It’s easy to send a parcel to family and friends stuck in self isolation, says UK delivery expert ParcelHero. Couriers are continuing to pick up safely from customers’ doorsteps.
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RSSRetail Resilience - Advice for online retailers on maximising productivity during Covid-19
Mar 26, 2020
By Richard Bendelow, CEO of Aero Commerce.
Unless, like certain FMCG retailers who are experiencing a surge in online sales, chances are, due to the uncertain times we find ourselves in, that your sales have suffered a dip. Couple that with the potential of a complete lockdown, times could not be more difficult for some retailers, even with the government support on offer. However now is not the time to rest on your laurels.
Online sales flat leading into Coronavirus crisis hitting UK
Mar 25, 2020
Following a very slow start to the year, the UK’s string of winter storms failed to stimulate online demand as online sales growth for the month limped in at -0.4% Year-on-Year (YoY).
Manufacturing & Logistics IT - March 2020 edition
Mar 25, 2020
The New Digital Format of the magazine has been created to be intuitively interactive, easily navigable and optimised for viewing on a desktop or mobile device.
This edition features a Special Technology Report on Transportation Management Systems (TMS). For this report, we spoke with a number of leading analysts and vendors within the Transportation Management Systems space about current trends and possible future innovations within this critically important industry sector.
Huge increase in online sales across Italy offers hope for struggling retailers in the UK and Ireland, says Kooomo
Mar 24, 2020
Global financial markets continue to suffer from the impact of coronavirus, with economists predicting the slowest rate of global growth since 2009. However, the current lockdown taking place in Italy has actually instigated a significant boom in eCommerce sales.
Britain's supermarkets are no longer competing – they are working together to survive
Mar 24, 2020
Will Broome, CEO of retail tech pioneers Ubamarket, discusses the unprecedented industry co-operation and examines how technology can help mitigate the crisis and prevent future shortages.
Delivery, drive thru and click & collect step up during Coronavirus
Mar 24, 2020
According to global information company The NPD Group, there was a +20% increase in food deliveries in China during the last 10 days of January when Chinese government restrictions began to be implemented.
Research sheds light on how big box stores can gain competitive edge in the age of 'Micro Seasons'
Mar 23, 2020
Using store data to uncover micro-seasonal trends and accurately align supply with demand, is key to the future success of big box stores in the UK, a new report has concluded.
Making the most of available data
Mar 23, 2020
From onboard sensors monitoring the temperature inside a refrigerated container to GPS speed or location monitoring, access to real-time data has become a vital management tool for the tech-savvy fleet manager. But are they making the most of the available data?
Denmark’s fixed broadband coverage to reach 100% by 2020, says GlobalData
Mar 23, 2020
Denmark’s fixed broadband penetration of the population will reach 39% by 2024, supported by its National Broadband Strategy. The country is close to delivering its targets, with fixed broadband coverage approaching 100% of households – up from 92% in 2018, says GlobalData, the data and analytics company.
