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How The Lunar New Year Drives E-commerce Sales
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How The Lunar New Year Drives E-commerce Sales

Lunar New Year — also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival — is one of the world’s most important cultural and commercial dates in the calendar. While it originates in Asia, its impact on global e-commerce continues to grow year on year. For UK e-commerce businesses selling internationally, Lunar New Year can present a valuable opportunity to boost first-quarter revenue.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

How to Ship Corporate Gifts Internationally.
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How to Ship Corporate Gifts Internationally.

Corporate gifts can be incredibly powerful. They show your clients, customers or staff that you value the relationship, appreciate their business, and are willing to go the extra mile. Done well, a thoughtful gift can deepen loyalty and leave a lasting positive impression. But when corporate gifting goes wrong, it can quickly undo that goodwill. Delayed deliveries, customs issues, unexpected charges or missed parcels can frustrate clients and damage the trust you’ve built, impacting your client relations and overall brand reputation.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

How To Ship Pet Products Internationally
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How To Ship Pet Products Internationally

Shipping pet products internationally is more challenging than most businesses realise. Even two shipments that look identical on paper can have completely different outcomes at the border — depending on ingredients, documentation and the destination country.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

Shipping Home Decor Product Internationally
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Shipping Home Decor Product Internationally

The global homeware e-commerce market continues to grow, driven by house-proud consumers who value convenience, choice and inspiration. Selling home décor, furnishings and accessories online — and shipping them internationally — unlocks huge growth potential.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

International Shipping Solutions For January Sales
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International Shipping Solutions For January Sales

January is a month of opportunity for e-commerce sellers — especially at the start of the year when the January sales kick in. But for brands shipping internationally, it can also be a challenging month to navigate. Getting what you think are the best shipping solutions can be a costly mistake with hidden charges eating in to your tight margins.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

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Guide to Shipping Sports, Outdoor and Leisure Goods Globally

Shipping sports, outdoor and leisure products internationally can sometimes feel like you're running up a hill. Yes, some items are simple - a pair of trainers, a gym top, maybe a yoga mat. But once you add, camping equipment, fishing rods, dumbbells, tennis rackets and other bulky or fragile items, international shipping gets a lot more complicated - but it doesn't have to be. Achieve your personal best with SAMOS.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

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Shipping books and magazines globally

Want to expand your e-commerce book business globally? Here's how to ship books, comics and collectibles overseas without breaking the bank — or your merchandise.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

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Delivery to the US

The US is a market no online seller wants to ignore — with millions of loyal, high-spending customers, it’s a goldmine for growing e-commerce businesses. But while selling to the US is a no-brainer, shipping there isn’t quite so straightforward. Think: long delivery times, unexpected fees and confusing customs and logistics. If you’ve ever thought, “Well, that’s just how international shipping works,” — good news: it doesn’t have to be.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS