DPD reveals Peak plans
DPD has revealed its plans for handling the record number of parcels that everyone is predicting will be delivered between Black Friday and the January sales.
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Target unveils Black Friday strategy
Target has announced that its promotional strategy for Black Friday will be a “10 Days of Deals” promotion, which will involve “deep daily discounts” running from 22 November through to 1 December.
Read MoreRoyal Mail and Alibaba extend partnership
Royal Mail has announced that it has strengthened its strategic arrangement with Alibaba through the launch of new services to link Chinese sellers directly with UK online shoppers.
Read MoreNew pick and pack system speeds up online grocery orders
The Australian supermarket Coles has developed new pick and pack technology which will help to speed up deliveries for online shoppers, according to local sources.
Read MoreDeliv buys NYC same-day delivery company
Crowdsourced, last mile delivery company Deliv has acquired Zipments, a same-day delivery specialist based in New York City.
Read MoreAsda “stepping away” from Black Friday
Asda’s chief executive Andy Clarke has revealed that the supermarket will be stepping away from Black Friday this year, and instead offering its customers savings and promotions spread across the Christmas period.
Read MoreThat Friday feeling…
UK retailer Argos has announced that it will be running ‘Red, White and Blue Fridays’ leading up to Black Friday.
Read MoreUK consumers warming to Singles Day
UK consumers are embracing Singles Day, the China-led annual online shopping festival which takes place on 11 November.
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