As more businesses focus on providing easy and seamless shopping experiences for millions of their customers, storing and fulfilling orders in 2017 looks to be increasingly more expensive for sellers. These new fulfillment fee changes are designed to help optimize the available space at the fulfillment centers like Amazon while delivery companies like USPS and UPS have also put in place higher rates for 2017. So what increases can you expect this year for your fulfillment costs?
The Eggie Awards – Newegg kicks off 2017 by recognizing and thanking the partners who made 2016 a successful year.
Silicon Valley’s Thomas Middleditch hosted Newegg’s 13th annual Eggie Awards, held at the Omnia Nightclub at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas on January 5th. The Eggie Awards are accolades presented by Newegg, recognizing vendors, partners, sellers, and customers for their excellence and contributions to Newegg. The event brought together notable companies such as Intel, Samsung, Indiegogo, and Adorama to name a few. Throughout the evening, Middleditch entertained attendees by cracking jokes about his personal enthusiasm for PC’s and gaming during his youth, while industry leaders enjoyed themselves to cocktails and music.
A total of 40 Eggies were handed out. And the winners are…
| AWARD | WINNER |
| Most Innovative Customer Service Initiative | INTHECHAT |
| Marketplace Best Platform Partner | Indiegogo |
| Marketplace Best Global Seller | Veho |
| Marketplace Best Campaign Launch Partner | Dept. for Int’l Trade, UK |
| Marketplace Seller of the Year | Adorama |
| Marketplace Best Brand Partner | Panasonic |
| Marketplace Special Contribution Award | Antonline |
| Best SBN Partner | Cryostore |
| Best Marketing Platform | Monetate |
| Geek of the Year | Serious Gaming |
| Top Affiliate of the Year | Skimlinks |
| Payment Partner of the Year | American Express |
| NeweggBusiness Partner of the Year | Dell |
| Best International Logistics Partner | Purolator |
| Best Logistics Partner | FedEx |
| Best Supply Chain Partner | FP International |
| Best Last Mile Transportation Partner | InPost |
| Partner of the Year | G.Skill |
| Partner of the Year | ASUS |
| Partner of the Year | MSI |
| Partner of the Year | Intel |
| Supporting Vendor of the Year | LG Electronics |
| Supporting Vendor of the Year | WD |
| Supporting Vendor of the Year | Lenovo |
| Supporting Vendor of the Year | AMD |
| Supporting Vendor of the Year | Acer |
| Best eSports Partner of the Year | Thermaltake |
| Best Gaming Hardware Partner of the Year | Corsair |
| Best Gaming Technology Partner of the Year | Nvidia |
| Best Overall Growth | GIGABYTE |
| Best Overall Growth | EVGA |
| Best Distributor of the Year | Ingram Micro Inc |
| Exclusive Mobile Launch Partner of the Year | ZTE USA |
| Exclusive Launch Partner of the Year | G-Style |
| Social Media Marketing Partner of the Year | Seagate |
| Marketing Partner of the Year | Intel |
| Best New Vendor | Huawei |
| Best Consumer Technology Innovator | Samsung |
| Best Supporting Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Inc. (Canada) |
Growing categories usher in the New Year.
2017 looks to be another promising year for many online merchants. According to eMarketer, e-commerce sales will reach nearly $441 billion in 2017 with consumer electronics and computer hardware taking the lion’s share. A number of product categories are predicted to experience sales growth as well.
Specifically, the Toys and Hobbies category continues surging due to greater demand for drones from recreational and commercial users. The theme of “Everything Connected” with regards to Home Automation and Home Improvement is gaining wider adoption as companies simplify their products, making them more intuitive for the average consumer. Following suit to them are the health, fitness, and small home appliance categories.
What does all of this mean for online merchants like yourself? New revenue streams for 2017. Newegg is launching a series of campaigns tapping those industries. Our customers are looking for new hobbies, healthier lifestyles, and cool projects to get started on. If you carry these products, let’s get them to the right customers and jump start your business for greater success in 2017. Participate now by reaching out to us.
January 5-8:
The world’s largest consumer electronics convention is back with a vengeance! In 2016 CES topped the charts with 3,887 exhibitors, with key highlights being virtual reality (VR), wearable technology, home automation tech, and connected cars, among many, many others. This year looks to be even more mind-blowing, with well over 4,000 exhibitors pushing the envelope on the tech scene. Major announcements are expected from household names like Sony, LG, Samsung, NVIDIA, BMW, Neflix and more, with a staggering number of startups and innovative newcomers to the tech world bringing the best of the best for 2017.
If you will be at CES and want to schedule time to meet with us, please reach out and grab us while we are in Las Vegas!
December 9-10:
The latest and greatest in drone industry innovations is coming to Los Angeles, with this year’s International Drone Expo (IDE). Open to the public, this expo highlights all walks of drone life- racing, hobbyist flight, photography, professional cinema, agriculture, and more! The drone industry is on a rapid expansion path, with huge growth in 2016 to date that is expected to continue through 2017.
At Newegg, we have seen massive popularity this past year in the hobbyist and photography drone categories, with great potential in the racing category as well. While the least developed of the industries, racing drones present an exciting new opportunity for adrenaline enthusiasts, sports fans, and gamers alike to experience something unique in the competitive landscape. Increasing exposure on prime sports broadcasting channels has made drone racing even more popular as of late, and we fully expect the trend to continue throughout the next several years as our customers become more aware and educated about drone use.
November 4-5:
The annual congregation of PC gaming fans takes place this weekend, turning the Anahiem convention center into a dazzling array of flashing lights, cosplay, and gamers from all walks of life. For those that don’t know, BlizzCon is the convention hosted by game developer Blizzard Entertainment (Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone) which serves as a meeting ground for hardware manufacturers, amateur and professional gamers- all celebrating the PC gaming industry titan. The two days are packed with video game announcements, musical performances, and most importantly; gaming competitions.
This year, Newegg will have a booth at the event, putting on workshop demos, with a hands-on product display for customers to test out the latest gaming keyboards, mice, mouse pads, and headsets with education and advice from professionals. We will be joined by gaming peripheral manufacturers Zalman and Bloody by A4Tech, who are sellers on Marketplace as well as product sponsors for our “Peripherals 101 Workshop”. Game on!
Sellers who are equipped with the know-how and tools can successfully double their sales on Newegg during the holiday season with the proper strategy. They have learned how to harness the power of our emails, online campaigns, and other digital promotions to drive exposure during this ultra-competitive season, and you can do the same with your business.
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September 7-9:
We are taking to the skies with the booming drone market with this year’s Interdrone Convention. Split into three sub-conferences focused around drone building, flying/retailing, and photography/videography, this is the second year of the event dedicated to the growing industry. As a pioneer and evangelist for everything tech, Newegg has a customer base that has proven to show an interest in drones and RC vehicles. From hobbyists to professionals, the popularity of drones cannot be overlooked and there is a growing potential for merchants to capitalize on the trend. We are looking to widen our product selection and learn about the latest trends in the drone industry, with some of the best tech gear we have laid our hands on yet!
September 2-7:
IFA is one of the world’s largest consumer electronics shows, and we are excited to be in attendance next month! Renowned as the key meet up for electronics experts, media, buyers, and retailers from around the world, there are sure to be some interesting emerging trends on display. We are always on the lookout for new products and innovative ideas, so we can’t wait to see what Germany has in store for us this year. If you are going to be attending or know an innovative company that would be a perfect fit for Newegg, feel free to reach out to our category managers and let us know.
