Flourishing Manchester Courier Company Expands Into Scotland
Speed Couriers, the flourishing Manchester-based courier company is expanding into Scotland. Speed Couriers has purchased Caledonian Couriers of Glasgow, owned by Carole Henderson, in a private deal for an undisclosed…
Christmas cards still preferred over digital options
More than three quarters (77 per cent) of people say they would rather receive a physical Christmas card to a digital one this year, according to Royal Mail research into…
SOS from ASOS, but despite £300m loss and sales warning for 2024, it’s far from sinking
The online fashion giant ASOS has posted a pre-tax loss of £296m and warned of a potential 15% fall in sales next year. However, the home delivery expert ParcelHero says…
Post Office partners with DPD to offer in-branch customers a new parcel delivery option
Post Office has teamed up with DPD as part of a plan to offer in-branch customers a wider range of parcel delivery options. The new Buy-In-Branch parcel service will…
Get ready for a £2bn shopping spree as Brits double down on Singles Day
Singles Day is a global ‘fire sale’ held on the 11th of the 11th every year. In 2022, shoppers worldwide spent £112bn on bargains – eclipsing events such as Black…
5 ways logistics firms can protect themselves from cyber threats this festive season
The festive period is one of the busiest in the calendar for the logistics industry, so it can be easy to prioritise operations over everything else. However, as this peak…
ArrowXL Partner With Gap Group To Change The Refurb Landscape For Appliances
GAP Renew, (part of the GAP Group) a leading company in the field of appliance and consumer electronics refurbishment and recycling, has chosen ArrowXL the UK’s largest and longest established…
Royal Mail introduces new options for customers with accessibility needs to avoid missed deliveries
Royal Mail has introduced an option for households to register their accessibility needs for parcel deliveries or collections via Parcel Collect. For example, customers with a disability or other accessibility…
How Does Sustainability Factor into Retailers’ Transportation Management Efforts?
In today’s retail landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a fundamental concern for consumers, that has an impact on retailers. The demand for eco-friendly products and…
ArrowXL Appoint New Head Of Operations In The South
ArrowXL, the UK’s largest and longest established two-person home delivery specialist, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Elaine Williams as Head of Operations in the South. This strategic addition…