Core Insights - Rising delivery service prices are prompting businesses to explore alternatives, notably Amazon's expanding shipping capabilities [3][8] - Bark has transitioned to using Amazon for U.S. deliveries to enhance shipping speed and manage rising costs [8] Delivery Service Trends - Companies are facing increased shipping costs due to changes in agreements with last-mile carriers, particularly the U.S. Postal Service [4] - Bark previously utilized a mix of FedEx, the Postal Service, and Pitney Bowes for deliveries before shifting to Amazon [3][4] Financial Impact - Bark experienced an 8% year-over-year decline in shipping and fulfillment expenses for the quarter ending June 30, primarily due to lower direct-to-consumer volume [6] - The transition to Amazon has allowed Bark to improve costs and reduce transit times significantly, achieving delivery within one to three days for 90% of its customers [8]