Point One International, Ltd.

At MEKA, our very own eCommerce brand, we believe in the power of Montessori inspired play, encouraging little explorers to learn through hands-on experiences, creativity, and sensory engagement.✨ A huge Thank You to the amazing MEKA team for their dedication, creativity, and passion in bringing this vision to life!💛 MEKA team have been working on something incredible behind the scenes, and we can’t wait to share it with you. 🔍Stay tuned! #MekaSensoryPlay #ExcitingThingsAhead #MontessoriPlay #HandsOnLearning #Teamwork

🚛 Shipping Costs Are Eating Your Margins - Here’s How to Fix It. For e-commerce businesses, shipping costs can have a big impact on profitability. While choosing the right carrier matters, the real savings come from understanding what drives shipping costs and how your warehouse location affects them. Here’s what you need to consider: 1. Dimensional Weight (DIM) Pricing Carriers like UPS and FedEx don’t just charge by weight, they also factor in package size. A large but lightweight box could cost more than a smaller, heavier one. 💡 Reducing excess packaging can help lower costs. 2. Shipping Zones and Why They Matter Shipping costs increase based on the number of zones a package crosses, not actual mileage. The further the destination, the more expensive it gets. 💡 A centrally located warehouse reduces shipping zones and costs. 3. Hidden Surcharges Add Up Beyond base rates, carriers add fees for things like fuel, residential delivery, and even address corrections. These can quickly inflate costs if not managed properly. 💡 Understanding these fees helps avoid surprises on your shipping bill. 4. Speed vs. Cost: Finding the Right Balance Ground shipping is the most affordable option, but customers expect fast delivery. Hybrid services like UPS SurePost or FedEx SmartPost use USPS for final delivery, keeping costs lower while maintaining reasonable shipping times. 💡 Choosing the right service level can help balance cost and customer expectations. 🎯 How a 3PL Can Help Reduce Costs - Our Chicago-based warehouse is strategically located to reach up to 80% of the U.S. population within two days using cost-effective ground shipping. This allows e-commerce sellers to: - Deliver orders quickly without relying on expensive air shipping  - Reduce shipping costs by minimizing the number of zones crossed  - Streamline inventory and fulfillment operations 👏 If your shipping costs are climbing, it may be time to rethink your logistics strategy. Let’s discuss how we can help - hello@pointoneintl.com #ecommerce #logistics #shipping #UPS #USPS #FedEx #3PL #supplychain #shippingstrategy 

✨At Point One International, Ltd., we believe that business goes beyond operations, it’s about building relationships, creating impact, and giving back to the community. That’s why we were honored to support the Midwest Council for Children with Disabilities (MCCD), a nonprofit dedicated to providing financial assistance to children facing physical, developmental, and cognitive challenges. ✨ A huge thank you to our incredible clients KIKA GROUP , MEKA, Art Spark, and Flatyz - for choosing to join us in donating their products to this amazing cause! Your generosity helped provide essential medical treatments and therapies for children who need it most. ❤️ #GivingBack #MCCDCares #PointOneInternational #CommunityImpact #SupportingChildren

If you're selling online, you’ve probably faced the question: Should I sell on platforms like Amazon or focus on building my own website?🎯 The truth is, both can be valuable - but relying solely on Amazon comes with risks. While marketplaces provide visibility and reach, having your own branded website ensures long-term stability and control. Here’s why: ✅ Full Brand Control & Customization – You control your website’s design, messaging, and customer experience, ensuring your brand stands out. ✅ Direct Customer Relationships – Platforms like Amazon control your customer data. On your website, you build direct connections, collect emails, and create loyal customers with personalized marketing and exclusive offers. ✅ Better Profit Margins – Platforms often charge significant fees (referral, transaction, etc.). With your own site, you retain more of your profits, making it easier to scale. ✅ SEO & Marketing Power – Want to rank on Google? Your website gives you full control over your SEO strategy, so you can optimize content, blogs, and landing pages to attract organic traffic - something you can’t fully leverage on platforms like Amazon. ✅ No Direct Competition – When customers visit your website, they only see your products, reducing distractions and price wars. On Amazon, competitors are just one click away. ✅ Flexible Fulfillment Options – Whether you handle fulfillment in-house, use 3PL services, or integrate other solutions, your website gives you the flexibility to choose the fulfillment strategy that works best for you. Selling on platforms like Amazon may be helpful for short-term growth, but if you’re looking to build a strong brand and long-lasting relationships with customers, owning your own website is the way to go! ✨ #eCommerce #BrandGrowth #OnlineBusiness #3PL #Fulfillment #SEO #CustomerRelationships 

Next week, Linas Klimavicius & Thomas Moviel and the Kauno Grūdai team will be at Natural Products Expo West 2025 in Anaheim, CA!🚀 Exciting news, our client's Eatiful Sweet Corn Soup is a Nexty Awards finalist!🏆 Come see us at Booth N837 (North Hall, Level 1) to explore Eatiful, our organic, non-GMO soups and ready meals. Let’s connect and celebrate better food choices together! See you there! 💚 #ExpoWest2025 #Eatiful #PointOneInternational #KaunoGrūdai #NextyAwards #OrganicFood

🔥 New from Flatyz: Timeless Tapers🔥 Seeing our clients grow and expand their product lines is always a great reminder of how important continuous innovation is in today’s market. Consumer preferences evolve, and brands that stay ahead are the ones that consistently introduce fresh, distinctive products. Flatyz has done just that with Timeless Tapers - a new take on traditional taper candles: ✨ Uniquely flat to showcase intricate artwork on both sides  🕯 Round base to fit standard candle holders  🌿 Drip-resistant, smokeless, and clean-burning Standing out in retail requires more than just great products - it’s about differentiation, storytelling, and staying relevant.  #Flatyz #TimelessTapers #HomeDecor #RetailInnovation #BrandGrowth 

🚀 Want to grow your food brand in the U.S.? We get a lot of questions from food & beverage category brands, both those just starting out and those already selling in the U.S. about how to grow? Our advice? Go where the industry meets 🤝 Trade shows are one of the best ways to: - See how your brand stacks up against competitors  - Meet industry leaders & potential partners  - Get in front of major distributors & buyers (yes, the biggest ones discover brands this way!) ✨If you’re serious about breaking into the U.S. market, here are some of the top must-attend trade shows: 1. Winter Fancy Food Show (January 19–21, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV) – Premier event for specialty food and beverage brands.   2. The NGA Show (February 24-25, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV) – A must-attend event for independent grocery retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers. 3. Natural Products Expo West (March 4–7, 2025 | Anaheim, CA) – Largest trade show for natural, organic, and health-focused products.  4. Sweets & Snacks Expo (May 13–15, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN) – Key event for confectionery and snack brands.  5. KeHE Holiday Show (June 11-12, 2025 | Chicago, IL) – A distributor-hosted event showcasing food brands in the natural and specialty categories.  6. Summer Fancy Food Show (June 29–July 1, 2025 | New York, NY) – East Coast’s largest specialty food event.  7. UNFI Natural & Conventional Expo (July 15-17, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV) – A major distributor event for brands targeting grocery retail. 8. Americas Food & Beverage Show (September 10–12, 2025 | Miami, FL) – Great for exporters and Latin American trade.  9. Plant Based World Expo (September 24–25, 2025 | New York, NY) – Key event for plant-based food brands and retailers.  10. SupplySide West (October 28–31, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV) – Focuses on functional foods, supplements, and ingredients. #FoodIndustry #TradeShows #FoodExport #USMarket #CPG #Grocery #NaturalProducts #RetailExpansion

🎉 Last week, Thomas attended Chex Finer Foods, the annual trade show. This show was particularly interesting to highlight because it's different - it’s a distributor show rather than a typical trade fair. ✨ This was our first time participating in a distributor-led trade show, making it a valuable opportunity to engage directly with retailers. Chex Finer Foods’s retail customers loved our product lines, sampled new flavors, and got a sneak peek at the new branding we’ll be launching mid-year! 🎉 Major distributors like UNFI and KeHe organize similar events, bringing their retail partners together to connect with suppliers. These distributor shows play a crucial role in strategic growth - because getting onto store shelves is just the beginning. The real challenge is keeping products there and driving continued success. 🚀 #CHEXPO #FoodIndustry #RetailGrowth #DistributorShows

🚀✨ For the third year in a row, our MEKA team visited Spielwarenmesse eG, exploring the latest trends shaping the world of play and education. This year, Nerijus, Eglė, and Emilija represented us at the exhibition, connecting with industry leaders and discovering innovations that are redefining the market. One key takeaway stood out: staying ahead requires continuous innovation and faster product development. The toy and learning industry evolves rapidly, and brands that can adapt quickly will be the ones leading the way. #Spielwarenmesse #Toys #Innovation #MEKA #Trends #ProductDevelopment

🔍 We are proud to share that our MEKA brand is growing and expanding! 🚀 We’re looking for a talented individual to join our innovative, fun, and success-driven Product Development team! ☝🏻 If you know someone who might be interested, please share or let us know - we’d love to reach out first! #Hiring #ProductDevelopment #JoinOurTeam #Meka #Innovation