When it comes to calculating shipping and handling fees, merchants make a number of mistakes that can cost money. A big one is neglecting to pay attention to the rules parcel carriers have instituted ...

As more retail moves online, the cost of logistics has moved from being a back-burner issue to a make-or-break cost for many businesses. In 2015, logistics equaled almost 10% of sales, on average.

Online retailers were dealt a blow this winter when UPS and FedEx added dimensional weight pricing to calculate shipping costs for parcels under 3 cubic feet. DIM pricing is expected to affect about ...