DHL survey: Online shoppers value flexibility and control over their deliveries
Eight out of ten German consumers value flexibility and control over the delivery of their online purchases, according to a new study from DHL.
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Drone clones
Starship Technologies has recently captured headlines worldwide with the news that Swiss Post and Hermes will be running pilot trials with its land-based delivery robots – but now it appears China’s e-commerce giants are working on their own land drones.
Read MoreRocket Internet reports €617m loss for H1 2016
Rocket Internet, the Germany-based investor which specialises in internet start ups, has reported a consolidated loss of €617m in the first half (H1) of 2016.
Read MoreBaidu awarded Californian autonomous vehicle testing permit
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued Baidu USA a permit which allows the company to test its autonomous driving technologies in the state.
Read MoreMeijer teams up with Shipt to launch Detroit delivery service
Retailer Meijer is working with Shipt to launch a home grocery delivery service in Detroit and southeastern Michigan.
Read MoreFood Lion expands home grocery delivery service
Working in partnership with Instacart, Food Lion has expanded its grocery delivery service in the Charlotte, North Carolina region.
Read MoreUPS ups US rates
UPS will be increasing its daily rates in the US for ground, air and international services by an average net 4.9%.
Read MoreSwitching on to programmatic commerce
A new research study from e-commerce consultancy Salmon has claimed that “a huge proportion” of UK consumers are ready for what it describes as “the next stage in digital retail”: programmatic commerce, which involves internet-enabled devices making smart purchasing decisions based on owners’ predefined preferences.
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