End of the Line for Returns
Is the cost of living crisis the final straw for free returns? With retailers under ever greater cost pressures, even nominal returns fees will not safeguard margins. But, while retailers…
Safe Fleet appoints a new Managing Director for its UK businesses
Steve Powell joins Safe Fleet as Managing Director of Durite and Labcraft. Durite is the UK’s leading brand in vehicle safety, lighting and electrical parts for the commercial vehicle aftermarket…
Energy blackouts risk costly ‘dirty shutdowns’
IT expert Proband warns that energy blackouts could pose a risk to businesses across the UK this winter if they are not properly planned for, potentially causing IT equipment to…
Retailers’ final Christmas order dates – watch out for the impact of a Sunday Christmas
ParcelHero has relaunched its retailers’ Christmas final deadlines tool, listing 50 of the UK’s favourite retailers’ final order dates. It warns a Sunday Christmas and potential delivery disruption could cause…
Achieving eCommerce Growth in a Recession
How do some businesses not only survive recession but thrive? According to Bain, 10% of organisations did well during previous recessions – and while 17% of public companies suffered, 9%…
UK shoppers will stock energy-saving items during Black Friday says quantilope
UK shoppers are planning to hunt for energy-saving bargains, including blankets and small space heaters, on Black Friday this year. According to new research announced by quantilope, the research platform…
Post Office secures new agreement with Evri
Post Office is pleased to have secured an agreement with Evri to trial in-branch sales, parcel pick-ups and drop-offs, providing a safe and convenient location for customers to send, collect…
Volvo Truck Fitted with the Latest Vehicle Safety Technology
Volvo’s new electric truck has been fitted to an exceptional standard with the latest Brigade equipment befitting for such an innovative vehicle. The FE electric 19-tonne truck with a curtain…
The Autumn Statement will usher in an Austerity Christmas
ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks M.I.L.T., explains why yesterday’s Autumn Statement is too little, too late to reverse the fortunes of retailers before Christmas. Increased taxes mean shoppers…
First Bus and DPD launch inaugural partnership in bid to make Glasgow greener
One year on from COP26, First Bus sees its legacy ambitions come to life First Bus is helping UK delivery company, DPD, to carry out more green journeys in Glasgow…