![Dropshipping — when a seller produces orders without keeping goods in stock — is growing globally, but there are several traps dropshippers must avoid. Image credit: Shutterstock](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/jing-daily-061721.jpeg)
How to reduce dropshipping risks in 2021
Posted By a Luxury Daily columnist On In Featured,Industry sectors,Retail | No Comments![Dropshipping — when a seller produces orders without keeping goods in stock — is growing globally, but there are several traps dropshippers must avoid. Image credit: Shutterstock](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/jing-daily-061721.jpeg)
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