Postcomm report: Post Offices, Customers and Communities 2000-01
Postcomms first annualreport on the network of UK post offices – network dynamics, customers & services, case studies, threats and opportunities and the future.
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Delivering the goods
The use of distribution centres for online shopping has cost some e-grocers dear, and opinion is divided as to whether they can actually be profitable
Read MoreOpening channels for E-COMMERCE
Logistics operators see retailer direct delivery and e-commerce opportunity for business development.
Tony Vince discovers how companies are tackling the fulfilment process in e-tailing
Business Consignia
The Post Office today welcomed the publication of the Postal Services Commission’s (Postcomm) first annual report on the Post Office branch network as an important analysis of the challenges it currently faces, and the dynamics of serving its customers nationwide.
Paul Rich, Group Managing Director Post Office Ltd, said: “The Post Office is glad to see that recognition has been given to the steps already taken to maintain the nationwide network of Post Office branches.
Read MoreConsumer Consignia
Consignia is exploring the potential of new-style deliveries which mean people do not have to be at home to receive goods ordered from catalogues or via the internet.
The organisation has linked up with five providers of drop box systems to test consumer demand and the ways in which they work. Around two dozen retailers are also involved, including Oddbins, Sainsbury, Tesco, Taste for Wine and Penny Plain, the women’s fashion mail order company.
It is the latest initiative in Consignia’s drive to resolve last mile delivery issues and unlock one of the accepted barriers to even more rapid growth in the home shopping market.
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