Dates for shipping rule freezes, support line closure and how to get additional licences for the Christmas period.

Once bustling hubs of commerce and community, UK highstreets are undergoing a dramatic transformation. Traditional brick-and-mortar stores are facing unprecedented challenges in the wake of the eCommerce revolution. But it’s not just this revolution that’s affecting the high street. The cost of living and rising operational costs are leaving both large and small retailers in a chokehold. Let’s delve into the various factors contributing to the changing landscape of UK high streets, exploring the impact of eCommerce and other key trends reshaping the retail sector.

To ensure everything runs smoothly during the Black Friday period, we will be putting a temporary freeze on shipping rule changes. If you have any changes you would like us to make to your shipping rules, please submit them to our support team before 12:00 GMT on Monday 20th November. This freeze will be in effect until the end of Wednesday 29th November.

Our guide to contingency and capacity planning for Black Friday and Christmas for Shipster clients.

To ensure your eCommerce store maximises its potential on Black Friday, we've compiled a list of 10 essential tips to help you prepare for the shopping frenzy. And yes, we know - it seems to get bigger and earlier each and every year.

The eCommerce landscape is rapidly evolving and businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance customer experiences. One such innovation that has garnered significant attention and investment is artificial intelligence (AI). We’re not just talking about robots and automated chatbots - but intelligent automation (IA) that’s digitally transforming the eCommerce world.

All about Manchester Tech Festival and how Shipster will be sponsoring the event's Tech Drop-Off Zone, where spare IT equipment can be donated to the Manchester Tech Festival digital inclusion programme.

📞 Telephone support will be closed. 📧 Email and ticket support will remain open.

Our Middle East presence is growing ever more with another integration in the region. Domestic and international courier services provider AGL is now on Shipster’s integration roster.

International SaaS Awards Program Announces Initial Shortlist

Shipster has unveiled yet another integration, and this time, we are proud to announce our seamless integration with Packfleet.

Manchester shipping software company, Shipster, will continue as Macclesfield FC shorts and boards sponsor for another season, in gold!

Just when you thought you had mastered all the social media and eCommerce platforms, something new lurches in the distance. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s another social media channel trying to convince people to purchase in-app.

UKWA coverage of the Shipster "no price per label" pricing model.

The rise of eCommerce has completely transformed the way people shop, and brands have quickly adapted to meet the growing demands of online shoppers. And those demands equal quick, reliable delivery, often with free returns.

Port Strategy coverage of Shipster's IOSSS partnership with Eurora and their compliance automation solutions.

The EU is in the process of rolling out a new import system called Import Control System 2 (ICS2). Find out more here.

We’re excited to announce our new referral programme, Shipster Referrals!

📞 Telephone support will be closed. 📧 Email and ticket support will remain open.

When maintaining warehouse operations, sometimes the simplest tasks often get overlooked. Allowing these to fester and accumulate can create havoc and limit the efficiency of your output. More importantly, it can be a safety issue for your employees. Trip hazards, mess, dirt - all of these things can increase the risk of accidents and decrease morale. With the first quarter of the year out of the way, now’s the time to consider spring cleaning your warehouse. Below, we’ve created a hand strategy to get you started.

Shipster Extensions is a developing range of paid-for features that will enhance your shipping setup and make your shipping operations more efficient. With Shipster Extensions, you can reduce shipment address and overseas headaches, and streamline your shipping process.

Great success! You’ve managed to get your customer to the checkout and they’re on the cusp of making a purchase. You already know the intent is there and it’s time to get them to sign on the metaphorical dotted line.

We’re now closer to 2063 than we are to 1963… we’ll just let that sink in. But whilst you contemplate the meaning of life and how time is a construct and definitely not real, let’s take a look at the future of eCommerce in 2023.

Dates for shipping rule freezes, support line closure and how to get additional licences for the Christmas period.

Shipster sponsor Buxton Hockey Club - the Angry Badgers! Promoting more grassroots sports in the UK.

With financial crisis looming across the UK and beyond, as well as turmoil in Ukraine, predictions for this year’s Black Friday (November 25th 2022) and Cyber Monday sales are looking a little different…

To ensure everything runs smoothly during the Black Friday period, we will be putting a temporary freeze on shipping rule changes. If you have any changes you would like us to make to your shipping rules, please submit them to our support team before 12:00 GMT on Thursday, November 17th. This freeze will be in effect for all rule changes until Thursday, December 1st.

Inspired by the story of Robert Smethurst and Robbie Savage rebuilding the Macclesfield football club from scratch, Shipster have joined as shorts sponsor.

It’s a Friday afternoon and you’re just about to finish up with work. It’s been a long slog and you’re pretty ecstatic about the weekend on the horizon. You don’t have any concrete plans, but you’re prepared to take things as they come...

Prolific North coverage of Shipster After-Sales new launch.

Delivery X coverage of the Shipster After-Sales Announcement.

Manchester-based custom shipping integration platform, Shipster, announced the launch of its brand new after-sales service and returns portal in September this year.