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Self-driving vans set to change future of parcel deliveries

Self-driving vans set to change future of parcel deliveries

These days you can arrange delivery for almost anything. From sending specific items of food to receiving a brand new car, both consumers and businesses are taking advantage of the benefits of advanced delivery services in the modern world. Now,

07/02/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Uber must move into deliveries to deliver on investors’ expectations, says international delivery expert

A new report by international parcels broker ParcelHero reveals how you may soon be having your packages delivered by Uber. It’s a move set to deliver loss-making Uber $24.6bn internationally – but could mean war on the streets over Britain’s

27/01/2016 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
MetaPack predicts record parcels volumes at the weekend

MetaPack predicts record parcels volumes at the weekend

MetaPack, a global leader in e-commerce delivery management, expects the last weekend before Christmas to result in record parcel volumes as shoppers catch-up with their festive shopping.

18/12/2015 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

MetaPack and JDA parcel volumes jump by 35%, surging ahead of average industry orders

MetaPack, a global leader in e-commerce delivery management and JDA Software Group Inc., a leader in end-to-end, integrated retail omni-channel and supply chain solutions, have today announced a significant jump of 35% in year-on-year deliveries made across their platforms. The

16/12/2015 | Data Time, Research | Read More
New ‘Doorstep Economy’ set to transform retailing and service industries, Barclaycard reports

New ‘Doorstep Economy’ set to transform retailing and service industries, Barclaycard reports

The new Doorstep Economy is set to change the face of the retailing and service industries, as businesses move quickly in response to increasing consumer demand for more goods and services to be delivered to them, wherever they are, at

03/12/2015 | Data Time, Research | Read More

More than 2m Black Friday orders won’t arrive on time, LCP Consulting reports

As a result of Black Friday, 22m parcels (worth over £1bn) will be home delivered over the next week. A staggering 2.2m of these potential Christmas presents will not arrive when the retailer promises. During the Christmas period, 17m parcels

30/11/2015 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

CitySprint offers hundreds of job opportunities ahead of festive rush

CitySprint, the UK’s largest same day distribution company, has announced that it intends to take on hundreds of additional couriers in the run up to the festive season. Last year’s festive period was a busy one for CitySprint, with the last

17/11/2015 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Transport for London calls on freight industry to make changes to London deliveries

Business leaders, operators, trade associations and local authorities are stepping up their work to ensure that the freight and logistics industry continues to support London as it changes and grows. At a major conference today, Changing Times – Delivering London’s Future, a range

05/05/2015 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

UK retailers predict click and collect surge over the Christmas trading period, reports Barclays

With Christmas just days away, retailers are gearing up for a surge in click and collect orders resulting from booming online sales over the festive period. According to independent research commissioned by Barclays’ Retail & Wholesale banking sector team, retailers say they

15/12/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Post Office predicts big surge in pre-Christmas returns is yet to come as online shoppers cash-in on convenience

Post Office predicts big surge in pre-Christmas returns is yet to come as online shoppers cash-in on convenience

The Post Office expects to receive its biggest ever pre-Christmas returns surge this week (15 December) as almost a third (31%) of consumers make final preparations in the lead up to Christmas. The findings reveal how the growing ease of returning online

15/12/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Hermes aims to smooth Christmas deliveries with new app

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, reports it has seen a large number of retailers sign-up to its new free app service, which has been designed to enhance the customer delivery experience during the peak season and improve customer satisfaction. Online

25/11/2014 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Delivery volumes hit peak in July but attempted deliveries still cause for concern, IMRG MetaPack UK Delivery Index shows

Online orders saw a mini-peak in July that was 14% higher than last year, keeping the UK e-retail market on track for a strong year, according to the latest IMRG MetaPack UK Delivery Index. The higher July delivery volumes were forecast

05/09/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More

MetaPack Group and InPost join forces to accelerate growth in UK retailers’ click and collect services

The MetaPack Group, a leading provider of ecommerce technology for delivery services, and InPost, the global operator of 24/7 automated self-service parcel lockers, announced that InPost will join MetaPack’s delivery management platform. This will enable retailers to offer more flexible

11/08/2014 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Noticeable amount of failed deliveries by UK companies in June, IMRG MetaPack Index shows

Noticeable amount of failed deliveries by UK companies in June, IMRG MetaPack Index shows

The number of attempted – or carded – deliveries by UK couriers in June was more than double that of the previous month, according to the IMRG MetaPack UK Delivery Index. Almost one in 10 (9.21%) deliveries were attempted or carded,

22/07/2014 | Data Time | Read More

Rural customers penalised by delivery charges, claims Citizens Advice Scotland

Residents in remote locations are being overcharged and let down by couriers, according to a new report published by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS). CAS has highlighted the issues many in rural locations in the UK and across the world suffer on

14/01/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More
DPD parent to create 900 temporary jobs to meet Christmas deliveries peak

DPD parent to create 900 temporary jobs to meet Christmas deliveries peak

GeoPost UK, the parent company of DPD and InterLink, has announced a major recruitment drive ahead of the Christmas peak.   The parcel company is planning to recruit an additional 900 staff to handle anticipated record numbers of B2C parcels,

11/09/2012 | Retail News | Read More
DPD’s mobile site wins 1m users and re-arranges 55,000 deliveries in six months

DPD’s mobile site wins 1m users and re-arranges 55,000 deliveries in six months

Postal group, DPD, reports its mobile website has attracted over a million unique visitors since its launch in November 2011 and in excess of 55,000 deliveries have been rearranged using the QR codes printed on its calling cards. DPD claims

04/06/2012 | Retail News | Read More
Christmas shoppers don’t trust retailers to deliver online orders on time

Christmas shoppers don’t trust retailers to deliver online orders on time

Nearly half (46%) of UK shoppers will be doing last minute online shopping in the week leading up to 25 December 2011, but over two thirds (67.3%) don’t trust retailers to deliver gifts before the big day, according to new

24/11/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More

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