Prime Considerations
Challenging consumer preference for speed over convenience, critical for Amazon Prime Now success, says Crimson & Co.
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Shopping app company picks up $25m in funding
Palo Alto-based Curbside – whose mobile app allows shoppers to buy online from participating retailers and then collect their goods from stores’ pick-up points without having to get out of their cars – has secured $25m in a recent funding round.
Read MoreAmazon launches Selling on Amazon and Fulfillment by Amazon for businesses in Mexico
Amazon has announced the Selling on Amazon and Fulfillment by Amazon offerings in Mexico for businesses to list and sell their products at Amazon.com.mx.
Read MoreAmazon launches Prime Day
On the eve of its 20th birthday, Amazon has announced that Wednesday, 15 July will be Prime Day – “a global shopping event, offering more deals than Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members”.
Read MoreGerman postal strike ends
Deutsche Post and the postal workers’ union Verdi reached an agreement over pay and working conditions on Sunday (5 July) that will bring an end to the recent series of postal strikes.
Read MoreEuropa wins £1m contract with Euro Car Parts
Europa Warehouse has won a new £1m contract to support UK-based Euro Car Parts’ national distribution centres, providing 3PL warehousing and logistics services during a period of rapid growth.
Read MorePargo announces 200th parcel point
South Africa-based Pargo has informed Post&Parcel that it launched its 200th Pargo parcel point this week.
Read MoreJapan Post testing electric vehicles for postal duties
Japan Post has been using Toyota electric vehicles for postal pickup and delivery duties on a trial basis.
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