The tariffs — what will happen next and what to do about them — are at the top of everyone’s minds. As a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, we consider it an honor and our duty to give business owners the information they need to stay afloat and exceed both their own projections and those of their competitors.

Brendan Heegan, Boxzooka founder and CEO, was recently featured in Specialty Retailer’s April 23, 2025 article, “The Impact of Tariffs on Retailers.” Specialty Retailer author Krystina Skibo asked Brendan about the effects of newly enacted tariffs under President Trump and how retailers are absorbing or offsetting the financial strain.

Boxzooka Weighs In: How Will Tariffs Impact Businesses?

With the introduction of a 10% universal tariff and additional reciprocal tariffs across more than 60 countries, many U.S. retailers are now facing difficult decisions.

More companies are looking to change manufacturing locations. Others are attempting to build up financial cushions by accelerating sales before prices rise or reevaluating their supply chain strategy and fulfillment operations.

eCommerce sellers are asking us if they should raise prices, shrink profit margins, or try to rapidly pivot their supply chains. Or is there another strategy altogether?

Brendan Heegan explained to Specialty Retailer that while retailers may want to adjust manufacturing origins to bypass tariffs, the logistics of doing so are complex and time-consuming. He told the magazine that pivoting at the drop of a hat isn’t an easy — or cost-effective — solution.

In light of that, Brendan said to look at the other options, especially if the tariffs might get reversed…

How eCommerce Brands Can Adapt to New Tariffs with Boxzooka

At Boxzooka, we’re working directly with our clients to help them stay true to their course (and ROI projections) with logistics flexibility, smarter inventory management, and data-driven sourcing strategies.

For companies that cannot switch suppliers quickly, Boxzooka’s fulfillment network and technology-driven 3PL services help brands remain agile and responsive. With staggered import planning to strategic warehousing and SKU rationalization, it’s possible to expand your business while other companies simply try to weather the storm. 

Boxzooka: Leading Voice in Times of Economic Volatility 

Boxzooka is honored to be trusted by global eCommerce brands to deliver stress-free, scalable, and cost-effective logistics solutions.

Our proprietary tech platform and customizable service model make it easy for brands to track their inventory, orders, and returns in real time. No matter how turbulent trade and regulatory conditions become, you can rely on cold, hard numbers to give you a picture (complete with critical analytics) of how your business is doing and what could be done better. 

Need Custom Strategies to Tackle Tariff Increases?

For more on how the Boxzooka team is helping retailers grow even when tariffs and global trade policy are changing rapidly — and how our fulfillment and inventory management could work for you — let’s set up a time to talk.