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EU Customs Changes 2026: What E-commerce Sellers Need to Know
Customs

EU Customs Changes 2026: What E-commerce Sellers Need to Know

New EU customs regulations are coming into force on 1 July 2026, affecting online retailers and e-commerce brands shipping products into Europe. While the changes introduce new customs duties on low-value imports, there's plenty of time to prepare. In this guide, we explain what's changing, how the new charges will work, and the practical steps businesses can take to protect margins, maintain compliance, and continue delivering a seamless customer experience.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

Why Cross-Border Expansion Is Harder for Footwear Brands
E-commerce

Why Cross-Border Expansion Is Harder for Footwear Brands

International expansion is far more complex for footwear brands than many retailers realise. High SKU density, footwear returns, customs classification, material-origin compliance, and cross-border logistics all create operational pressures that standard ecommerce fulfilment models struggle to handle. Here’s how growing footwear brands can scale globally more effectively.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

5 Ecommerce Logistics Failures Growing Brands Miss
Shipping logistics

5 Ecommerce Logistics Failures Growing Brands Miss

Scaling internationally can expose major weaknesses in your ecommerce logistics strategy. From inventory visibility gaps and warehouse bottlenecks to poor last mile deliveries and cross border shipping issues, growing brands often face operational problems that damage customer experience and profitability. In this guide, SAMOS shares the five most common ecommerce logistics failures scaling businesses encounter — and the best solutions to avoid them.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

The Returns Problem No Footwear Brand Can Ignore | International Returns Ecommerce
Returns

The Returns Problem No Footwear Brand Can Ignore | International Returns Ecommerce

Footwear returns are one of the biggest challenges in international ecommerce. From sizing issues to cross-border logistics, they can quickly erode margins if not managed effectively. We explore how brands can build a smarter returns strategy through better processes, regional hubs, and the right partners.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

How to Prevent Delivery Fraud in E-commerce
E-commerce

How to Prevent Delivery Fraud in E-commerce

Item not received (INR) claims are a growing challenge for e-commerce businesses. In this guide, SAMOS shares practical tips to prevent delivery fraud, identify friendly fraud, and handle package delivery fraud with confidence, so you can protect your business without losing customer trust

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS

Global Peak Trading & Ecommerce Delivery Times Explained
E-commerce

Global Peak Trading & Ecommerce Delivery Times Explained

From Ramadan and Easter to the Christmas sprint, peak trading periods should bring opportunity not operational strain. In this guide, we help you rethink peak delivery times, so you can approach global markets with confidence.

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Simon Perkins

Commercial Director at SAMOS