Expect to see the color, Living Coral, everywhere in 2019. After being assigned Pantone’s Color of the Year, we’re starting to see this bright and outgoing color appear in fashion trends, home decor, accessories, and more. Living Coral is an energetic color that combines orange and pink shades reminiscent of sunsets and rich oceanside coral. It … Read more
Find out what makes the Top Toys 2018 list this holiday season and where you can get the best deals in the US. There are so many options to choose from when you’re shopping for your children, grandchildren, or nieces and nephews when it comes to toys and games. We wanted to make shopping easier … Read more
The weather has taken a shift in the last month as the air has become colder meaning it’s time to bundle up with new winter fashion items. This post will highlight our seasonal picks for jackets, boots, and sweaters. Women’s winter fashion is all about keeping warm and cozy while still looking stylish. We predict … Read more
Subscription boxes are a growing trend for shoppers in the US. These curated boxes are a great way to learn about new products and brands without having to spend a lot of time searching for them. Perks include the excitement of receiving a package of new items (sometimes as a surprise!) every so often, the … Read more
Black Friday is just around the corner, so we wanted to compile a list of ads from top US retailers that are partaking in the favorite shopping tradition. Black Friday has been a staple shopping day for many years in America. It marks the official start of the Christmas shopping season and typically features the … Read more
If you are shipping to Australia from USA retailers it’s important to be aware of the barriers you can run into and how to shop so you can avoid them. In this post, we cover why Australian consumers are buying products from America, how customs and duties works, what is items are restricted when it … Read more
Whether you are shipping internationally or domestically, it is essential to understand the term dangerous goods and what products fall under that category. By understanding how this aspect of the shipping process functions you can avoid any unforeseen delays and costs that accumulate at customs later down the road. This post will cover what is … Read more
The 2018 holiday shopping season has started as shoppers are planning their Christmas lists and patiently anticipating Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale announcements. November through December is historically known as the busiest shopping months of the year in America as consumers stock up on heavily discounted items and purchase gifts for the holidays. It’s … Read more
If you ship internationally at all, it’s important to understand how customs works and what declaring items means when you are shipping a package. When shipping with OPAS there are benefits to declaring your items with us in advance, one major benefit being the time saved. In this post, we’ll dive into what it means … Read more
Our shared member feature is especially helpful when it comes to having friends and family that want to use your OPAS account to shop. We’ve offered this service to OPAS members for over 10 years. It started as a customized feature for distributors when we realized that all of our members could utilize it to … Read more
