The e-commerce sector has been experiencing exponential annual growth, with worldwide sales topping $3.5 trillion in 2019, an 18% increase from the previous year. This growth has created a large demand for fulfilment companies that handle the processing, packing, and dispatching...
As the e-commerce industry continues to grow, outsourcing order fulfilment can provide many benefits such as reduced operating costs and lower shipping rates. Fulfilment companies are capitalising on this rising demand, but what qualities make a great fulfilment partner? 1. Location...
In March 2020, a European study of 5,900 consumers was commissioned by Two Sides and conducted online by independent research company, Toluna. Nationally representative surveys were undertaken in nine European nations, including the UK. The survey sought to explore and understand...
Coronavirus: A round-up of available funding Source: Charity Times During the coronavirus crisis, charities are in dire need of additional funding. The Charity Times rounds up donations made by a variety of organisations to numerous charities during this national crisis. Barclays...
Global Fulfilment: A Guide to Finding the Right Shipping Partner Source: Shopify This article discusses how coronavirus has impacted the e-commerce sector and provides guidance around which shipping company to use for your e-commerce business. It goes into detail about how...
We are pleased to report that we are seeing a significant increase in activity and have been delighted to bring a number of colleagues back from furlough. In addition, consistent with the release from lockdown, we are taking steps to create...
There’s been a lot of attention on how different surfaces can retain and potentially spread the Covid-19 virus. The following information, researched by Two Sides UK and published here with their permission, relates to Covid-19 transmission through paper/cardboard surfaces. The facts...
The coronavirus crisis has impacted the world’s economy in an unprecedented manner. GlobalData predicts the UK retail industry will see a loss of £12.6bn this year due to retail stores being forced to closed. UK supermarkets saw a record sales increase...
Since our last posting (18th March) we have experienced a significant reduction in activity, as a consequence of which we have had to take steps to manage the company’s cost base. We are therefore using the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme...
We understand that in these unprecedented circumstances you may be concerned about the continuity of service from EC Group. We would like to assure you that our top priorities remain meeting our obligations to our customers and protecting the wellbeing of...