If you are shipping outside of your country, you have the opportunity to expand your business by offering the very best service and shipping fees possible. We know that your goal is to build strong relationships with your retailers, and we are here to help!
Tips for controlling shipping costs
Here are some of the ways that you can be in control of your shipping costs and offer even more value to your stockists who are importing goods.
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Negotiate your current shipping rates with couriers like FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Select one that can partner with you for orders outside your country, long-term. Many brands on Faire leverage their shipping volumes to get discounted rates and pass on the savings to their retailers.
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Establish a warehouse. As you grow your wholesale presence in other locations, you may consider partnering with a fulfillment center in these areas. Shipping from a domestic location can be impactful as many retailers are concerned about high landed costs.
Please note: Brands are responsible for complying with all laws, rules, and requirements when establishing a warehouse in another country. Please consult your tax advisor for implications for your business. You can also read more about this here. - Explore running shipping-related promotions on Faire. You are in the driver’s seat to offer competitive shipping rates through Faire. When you offer a free shipping promotion through Faire, your customer will not pay for shipping. Click here for more information about shipping promotions.
We offer Ship on Your Own as the fulfillment option for orders shipping from outside of the United States. If you wish to offer subsidized or “flat-rate” shipping, you are empowered to do so with Ship on Your Own by entering a dollar amount lower than the actual shipping cost.
Please note: This action means you are covering the difference in cost for the benefit of your retailer. To check where Ship with Faire is available to brands, click here.