September Recap: Third Person’s Newsletter
Third Person Newsletter: September Recap
Third Person Newsletter: September Recap
September flew by at Third Person! We hosted an unforgettable Fall 2026 Retreat last week, opened Spring 2027 applications, launched our Industry Partners program for this year’s cohort, and refreshed our 3PL Tiers. Keep reading for an inside look at the biggest highlights of the month, and thanks for being a part of the Third Person community.
Spring 2027 Logistics & Leadership Retreat: Apply Now!
Applications for the Spring 2027 Retreat (March 15-17) are now open! The retreat is free for qualifying e-commerce brands, qualifying 3PLs on our Premier Tier, and Industry Partner Growth or Premier members. Learn more here.
Check out photos from last week’s Fall 2026 Retreat below and on our blog here!
Are you interested in sponsoring the March 2027 Retreat?
Reach out to Katie Lentile at katie@thirdperson.co.
Industry Partners Program Launch
We officially launched our Industry Partner Program for this year’s Founding Member cohort. The cohort is locked in for Oct. 2026-Sept. 2027.
Learn more about the program here, and stay tuned for future opportunities down the line.
3PL Tier Update
We've updated our 3PL Tiers to create a more cohesive experience for every 3PL on Third Person. Basic users now receive three leads per month and Essential members receive seven, while Growth and Premier members keep unlimited leads.
And coming this November, Essential, Growth, and Premier members also gain access to the new Third Person Collective, connecting Brands, 3PLs, and Industry Partners to share ideas and solve hard problems together.
News + Events
Register Now: The Right 3PL for the Right Brand Webinar
Matt Hertz will be chatting with Aaron Schwartz of Orita about what actually predicts a good brand-3PL match, what a million orders a month teaches you, and where AI and changing trade rules push fulfillment next. More here.
Modern Retail Feature: Gas Prices & Peak Season
Matt was featured in an article in Modern Retail about inflating gas prices and what it means for the peak-season supply chain. More here.
VIP Operators Dinners: Stay Tuned for More This Fall
Keep an eye on your inbox for more information about upcoming VIP Operators Dinners this fall. Follow us for more.
The Latest Logistics News
Get caught up on the biggest logistics, e-commerce, and tech headlines from September. More here.
3PL Partner Spotlight: a2b Fulfillment
For 24 years, a2b has supported hundreds of brands, including many with high SKU counts and complex operations. Scaling brands get a dedicated fulfillment team, a real-time portal, and 1-2 day delivery reach to 95% of U.S. households. Fulfillment for Brands. Backed by People.
Learn more at a2bfulfillment.com.
Trust by the Numbers: How Data, Transparency, and Leadership Strengthen Logistics Relationships
MATT'S CHATS Live at the Fall 2026 Retreat: To close out the retreat, Matt Hertz sat down with Wally Shaw (Red Stag Fulfillment), James Marks (Rivora), and John Graves (Rails) to discuss how face-to-face connections build stronger logistics partnerships. The panel covers why a people-first mindset still sets top 3PLs and brands apart, and how pairing it with data, AI, and smarter tech paves the way into 2027. Watch it here.
March 2027 Retreat
Applications for the March 2027 Retreat open on Sept. 27! The retreat is free for e-commerce brands, and if you’re a 3PL on our Premier Tier* or an Industry Partner Growth or Premier member, you also get a free ticket to one retreat every fiscal year you’re signed up. Learn more here.
