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Amazon’s move into brick & mortar convenience stores will more than inconvenience rivals, says ParcelHero

Amazon’s shock plans to move into physical brick and mortar grocery stores spells more bad news for beleaguered supermarkets, say e-commerce delivery experts ParcelHero.Amazon, the nemesis of High Street stores everywhere, is abandoning its online-only model to open brick and mortar convenience stores. It’s a surprising move; but it makes commercial sense, argues dot.com delivery expert ParcelHero’ s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks MILT. ‘Amazon is building on its Amazon Fresh grocery service to sell items such as fruit and veg,

eBay-Facebook Face-off! Facebook’s eBay-Gumtree Rival Could Transform E-commerce

Facebook’s Marketplace launch could create a whole new culture of online selling, says e-commerce delivery expert ParcelHeroThe launch of Facebook’s Marketplace has the potential to transform e-commerce, and should have the likes of Gumtree and even eBay alarmed, says e-commerce delivery specialist ParcelHero. ParcelHero ’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks MILT, says: ‘Make no mistake, despite the relative lack of fanfare around its launch, Marketplace is a game changer. Facebook probably has around 30 million UK registered

Ocado ‘cuckolded’ as Amazon gets Fresh with Morrisons

As Ocado’s partner, Morrisons, climbs into bed with Amazon, the international delivery expert Fastlane International asks where Ocado should look next to boost margins.A 13.6% rise in quarterly sales seems good news for Ocado shareholders and confirmation of the growing demand for online groceries; especially as Asda supermarket sales in comparison fell by an eye-watering 7.5 per cent in the three months to June 30. But delivery experts Fastlane International  say Ocado has good reason to warn of pressure on its profit margins, after Ocado’s partner

Amazon Profits: Why Amazon is in Prime Condition

International e-delivery experts ParcelHero says Amazon’s quarterly profit shows Amazon’s “Jam tomorrow” transport plans have come goodAs Amazon reported healthy earnings of $1.07 per share in its Q1 report, international e-commerce delivery specialists ParcelHero  says that the company’s massive investment in its revolutionary logistics plans has paid off. Explains ParcelHero’s Head of Public Relations, David Jinks MILT: ‘For Amazon’s long-suffering investors, it was always been the promise of “jam tomorrow” that kept them

Delivery experts’ verdict on Amazon’s potential Ocado tie in: ‘Amazon is clearly aiming to be the pipe through which we buy everything.’

David Jinks MILT, Head of Consumer Research at delivery experts ParcelHero.com  says: ‘Amazon’s proposed tie-in with Ocado makes perfect sense. Amazon is clearly aiming to be the pipe through which we buy everything. It has already introduced its Amazon Fresh and same day delivery service in a number of UK cities, and Ocado’s online food business gives Amazon the increased scale it is looking for.’ Concludes David: ‘Amazon will look to offer its Prime members free Ocado deliveries to help increase customer loyalty. Developing its own delivery capability is

Internet Retailers Miss Out on £1000s Because of Early Christmas Deadlines

International delivery experts ParcelHero say early internet delivery deadlines are losing e-commerce companies thousands of potential orders, and confusing shoppers.December 16th was the deadline for online Christmas orders for many small traders and even some major stores such as Liberty. The international delivery experts ParcelHero  say many e-commerce sites are losing vital last minute shopping orders by missing out on a whole week of potential extra sales. And ParcelHero says that consumers are finding the wildly varying final deadlines for online sales

Amazon’s Prime Ambition: why Amazon’s launching 1-hour deliveries in central London

Courier industry expert Roger Sumner-Rivers reveals the scale of Amazon’s plans to become the conduit through which everything you buy flows.Londoners can now receive their Amazon items in just one hour. Amazon Prime members living in a number of areas within Zone 1 will be able to get many items delivered within one hour for £6.99 or free within two hours.  And Roger Sumner-Rivers, founder of pioneering London-based global couriers ParcelHero , says this is just the start of a whole new range of innovative delivery options from Amazon coming to the Capital. Hot

Industry Expert Welcomes Amazon App That Turns Customers Into Couriers

ParcelHero founder Roger Sumner-Rivers says proposed Uber-style App, ‘On My Way’, could deliver big savings and cut emissions.Roger Sumner-Rivers, founder of pioneering international couriers ParcelHero , says Amazon’s latest logistics idea shows the industry innovator at its best. He reveals Amazon is considering using its customers to deliver its parcels though a crowdsourced delivery programme, using an App codenamed ‘On My Way’. Says Roger: “Amazon is undoubtedly a logistics industry disruptor; and our recent report, Amazon’s Prime Ambition 

Parcels on a Train!

As Amazon takes to the subway, ParcelHero says railway stations make great parcel pick-up pointsAmazon has started using New York’s subway system for its new Prime Now one-hour delivery service to beat the city’s notorious jams. Commenting on the move, London-based international courier ParcelHero  says the service makes sense, as subways are frequently faster than city streets and railway stations are an ideal place to install parcel lockers. The company also asks if the UK will see a similar Amazon service. ParcelHero spokesman David Jinks MILT says: ‘The

Fastlane International supports European Commission’s call for cheaper delivery

New European Digital Strategy will enable e-tailers to compete with Amazon and reduce prices, says global courierThe new European Commission (EC) Digital Single Market strategy will revolutionise e-commerce and help drive down delivery costs in Europe, says global courier Fastlane International . The strategy is also designed to create European competition to US giants such as Amazon and Google. Fastlane International spokesman David Jinks MILT says: ‘This new strategy should mean that UK and European customers will have

Power dressing: Wearables could mean an end to lost deliveries says Fastlane International

International courier says smart technology will transform home deliveriesResearch from UK online courier Fastlane International , a pioneer in internet technology, reveals that wearable technology is poised to revolutionise deliveries and could spell the end of missing parcels. Fastlane International’s Head of Public Relations, David Jinks MILT, says: ‘Wearables such as smart watches and glasses will transform deliveries. The future for Google Glasses may be a little out of focus, but other companies have already got production versions on the market.

Unwanted Presents? ParcelHero Reveals Six Secrets for Successful Sales on eBay

International courier says mailing options are the key to eBay successWhat should people do with that unwanted blender or ghastly clock they received for Christmas? International courier ParcelHero.com  warns that not only is the 14-day return limit for Christmas gifts long gone, but even Amazon’s generous end of January return date ends this weekend. If you’ve put off sending a gift back too long, ParcelHero’s David Jinks asks why not sell it instead? More and more Brits are joining the 4 million people who sell on eBay in the UK every month. Online auction

The hidden cost of poor deliveries is over £5,300 per lost customer, reveals ParcelHero

International courier reveals the true price of using budget carriersFailed and poor quality deliveries captured the headlines over Christmas, as a number of budget delivery companies failed to deliver on time, or left items in bins and hedges. Now online parcel delivery company ParcelHero  reveals that these deliveries could cost internet retailers at least £5,300 for every customer that defects to another site. ParcelHero Head of Public Relations David Jinks MILT says: ‘IMRG research revealed failed and delayed deliveries cost the UK economy £771 million and

Many Happy Returns for ‘National Returns Day’, says ParcelHero

Time is running out to return unloved presents, warns industry expert Roger Sumner-RiversThis week many of us will be returning those unwanted Christmas gifts. UK courier service ParcelHero  says the delivery industry has christened tomorrow ‘National Returns Day’: January 6th is the day when returns reach their peak. From ill-fitting jumpers and garish earrings to yet another blender, thousands of unloved items will be returned. In the US 4 million items will be returned this week, and in the UK alone £223 million worth of unwanted

Parcel Delivery innovations will fuel e-commerce growth in 2015 and beyond, predicts Fastlane International

Global courier expects the demise of low-budget man and van deliveriesWeb 3.0 is on its way, and London-based global courier Fastlane International  says that, alongside ever-more sophisticated interactivity, stunning graphics and the move to intelligent mobile platforms; one more humble, behind-the-scenes area of the e-commerce revolution also looks set for a further revolution in 2015. The internet retail delivery and international parcel market is poised for some significant developments next year, believes Fastlane, which will fuel

US e-commerce market share will increase by over $18bn if delivery charges are reduced, says ParcelHero

Package delivery costs have held back online Christmas orders in US, says Roger Sumner-RiversInternet guru Roger Sumner-Rivers, founder of international courier services experts ParcelHero.com,  says that the growth of e-commerce in the US is being restricted by the delivery costs charged within the country. He says that consumer buying trends in the run up to Christmas have highlighted the difference between the UK and US. In the UK 46% of regular internet users planned to shop online this Christmas, and only 32% in high

Online retailers should prepare for ‘Manic Monday’ says ParcelHero.com

The spending’s not over yet, says internet guru Roger Sumner-RiversFollowing mixed international Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, online retailers should brace themselves for Manic Monday, says internet guru Roger Sumner-Rivers, founder of pioneering online international courier services ParcelHero.com . ParcelHero.com serves 220 countries across the globe, and Roger says that all the indications are that there could still be another peak shopping day ahead. ‘ParcelHero saw double the amount of money spent this year over

Royal Mail’s Amazon delivery deal is just a ‘sticking plaster’, says ParcelHero

International courier ParcelHero says Royal Mail is crying wolf over ‘challenging’ parcels marketRoyal Mail’s ‘nick of time’ pre-Christmas deal with Amazon, enabling the online retailer’s customers to pick up parcels from Post Offices, won’t restore its fading fortunes, says London-based International couriers ParcelHero . ParcelHero’s MD, Roger Sumner-Rivers says that Royal Mail was crying wolf last week by blaming its dramatic 6% fall in profits on Amazon and a ‘challenging’ UK parcels market. Royal Mail, which was privatised 13 months ago, reported last

Forget Black Friday: now  it’s Brown Thursday and Singles Day!

Internet couriers ParcelHero.com ask: 'Is this the end for Cyber Monday?'The world of e-commerce has already launched into its pre-Christmas explosion. International courier ParcelHero reveals the latest dates to add to your shopping diary: Singles Day: 11 November 2014 Singles Day comes from China, and is now the largest online shopping day in the world – outstripping Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It originated in Nanjing University where the large number of single males celebrated 11th November because it is all the ones: 11/11. Students continued the tradition once they had

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