Real results from brands that ship beyond the fifty
From US-only to 35+ countries in 6 months
Velvet Thread Co., a sustainable women's fashion brand based in Los Angeles, had built a loyal US customer base through Instagram and their Shopify store. When international customers began requesting shipping, they faced a dilemma: their existing 3PL couldn't handle international orders efficiently, and returns from overseas customers were a logistical nightmare.
ShipFifty provided Velvet Thread with a complete international fulfillment solution. We set up their inventory across our US and UK warehouses, enabling 2-day delivery to European customers. Our international returns management system meant customers in the UK and EU could return items locally, with ShipFifty handling the entire reverse logistics process.
Within six months of partnering with ShipFifty, Velvet Thread expanded from US-only shipping to 35+ countries. Their international sales grew from 0% to 28% of total revenue, while maintaining the same lean team.
"ShipFifty didn't just give us international shipping - they gave us the confidence to become a global brand. Their returns management alone saved us countless headaches and probably saved our European expansion."
99.9% accuracy for temperature-sensitive products
Vitality Labs, a fast-growing health supplements brand, was struggling with their fulfillment as they scaled from $2M to $8M in annual revenue. Their products required careful handling - some needed climate-controlled storage, and all required strict lot tracking for FDA compliance. Their previous 3PL had a 3% error rate that was costing them both money and customer trust.
ShipFifty implemented a comprehensive solution with climate-controlled storage zones, FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory management, and real-time lot tracking through our proprietary platform. We also set up same-day processing to ensure supplements reached customers as fresh as possible.
Vitality Labs achieved 99.9% order accuracy - a dramatic improvement from their previous 97%. Same-day shipping became standard, not exceptional. Most importantly, they passed their FDA audit with flying colors, with inspectors specifically commending their lot tracking system.
"In the supplements industry, accuracy isn't optional - it's everything. ShipFifty's lot tracking and climate control gave us peace of mind we never had before. Our FDA audit was almost boring because everything was so well documented."
From DTC startup to wholesale powerhouse
Circuit Gear started as a direct-to-consumer brand selling premium phone cases and laptop accessories through their website and Amazon. When Best Buy and Target came calling with wholesale opportunities, they realized their fulfillment setup couldn't handle the complexity of B2B distribution alongside their DTC operations. EDI compliance, retail-specific labeling, and the sheer volume of wholesale orders were overwhelming their small team.
ShipFifty provided a unified fulfillment solution that handled both DTC and B2B from the same inventory pool. We implemented EDI integration with major retailers, ensured compliance with each retailer's specific routing guides and labeling requirements, and set up automated reorder alerts to prevent stockouts across channels.
Circuit Gear successfully launched in 1,200+ Best Buy locations and 800+ Target stores while maintaining their DTC growth. They achieved 100% on-time delivery to retail partners (critical for avoiding chargebacks) and grew revenue by 340% in their first year with ShipFifty.
"We went from panicking about our first Best Buy PO to confidently managing thousands of retail locations. ShipFifty's B2B expertise was the difference between this being a disaster and being our biggest growth driver."
Join brands that are shipping beyond the fifty with ShipFifty's premium 3PL solutions.