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Sendcloud E-Commerce Shipping Platform Launches In The UK

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Brian

Sendcloud, an all-in-one shipping platform for e-commerce businesses, has today announced its launch into the UK market. From today, Sendcloud’s all-in-one shipping platform will enable British online retailers to scale their business across Europe. Online sales in the UK have skyrocketed lately, showing year-on-year growth of 51.6%, with further growth set to come in from demand outside the UK in the coming years. According to Sendcloud’s recently commissioned e-commerce report, 53% of European shoppers regularly order from…

Going out in its Prime? The final Prime Day before Brexit will create a £1bn Christmas in October

Posted on September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 by Brian

October’s 48-hour Prime Day bonanza will top $10bn worldwide, forecasts the home delivery expert ParcelHero. It predicts UK shoppers will spend a record amount snapping up early Christmas gifts before Amazon’s strict new Brexit rules kick in. Amazon’s Prime Day 48-hour shopping fest, which takes place 13-14 October, will see shoppers spend over $10bn worldwide, forecasts the home delivery expert ParcelHero. It says 15 million Brits look set to splash £1bn in early Christmas shopping…

UK car manufacturing falls -44.6% in August as coronavirus bites again

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Brian

UK car production declines -44.6% in August with 51,039 units rolling off factory lines. Ongoing coronavirus crisis stalls efforts to ramp up output with weak demand overseas compounded by heavy domestic losses. Production so far this year down -40.2% with a loss of 348,821 units worth more than £9.5bn to UK car makers. As pandemic’s second wave engulfs UK, sector welcomes new support for jobs but warns that demand-hit manufacturing sector not yet out of…

Major UK PPE face mask manufacturing investment in Wales to get UK economy ‘back to work’ safely

Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 by Brian

Medex Scientific (UK)’s significant investment in a new PPE manufacturing plant, in partnership with PrimePac Solutions in Ebbw Vale, South Wales, launched today, satisfying the fast-growing PPE mask demand from all parts of the UK economy. The investment is aimed specifically at providing the company’s Medex MediMask brand to: UK employers in retail, transport, manufacturing, education and the diverse hospitality sector, aiding them all as they deliver safer environments for employees, customers, visitors and passengers,…

ArrowXL Expands In London And The South East

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by Brian

ArrowXL, the leading 2-person delivery company, is increasing its warehousing and delivery capacity in London and the South East and moving into a brand-new Hub facility in Enfield. It follows an strong increase in volume nationwide as people continue to turn to online shopping as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Situated in the Enfield Distribution Park, the newly built 84,000 sq ft facility has access to 6.47 million people within 1 hours’ drive and…

Online Fashion Retailer Missguided Turns To Inpost Parcel Lockers

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by Brian

InPost UK, has today announced a deal to provide its 24/7 self-serve parcel locker service to leading online fashion retailer Missguided. As online shopping continues to gather pace, Missguided was keen to offer buyers a convenient contact-free delivery and returns option. The lockers are outdoors, available 24/7 enabling Missguided’s customers to collect or drop returns when they feel safe, and the InPost Lockers are self-serve so there is no interaction with another person. Parcels are…

Hermes Creates 10.5k New Jobs Across The UK And Announces £100million Investment

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 by Brian

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company is looking for over 10.5K ‘parcel people’ to join its business as it invests £100 million to expand its capacity to meet the huge demand created by people shopping at home during lockdown and the continuing growth in the sector. The company is looking for around 1500 full-time staff, including some roles at its head office in Yorkshire, and throughout its UK network for drivers, warehouse operatives, managers…

Lucketts go the distance with TruTac’s compliance software

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 by Brian

Lucketts Travel, based on the south coast and part of National Express, have been using TruTac compliance control software for over 10 years and in recent times, TruTac’s TruLinks API suite has enabled the company to automatically integrate verified vehicle and driver tachograph data direct into other systems. For example, the powerful vehicle distance data is used in systems such as planning maintenance schedules, fuel usage and vehicle utilisation. Live, verified data is vital for…

How business can prepare for the new normal – temperature screening post-COVID

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 by Brian

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a dramatic increase in the number of businesses adopting thermal imaging technology to quickly test whether or not someone has a fever. But as we move past the first peak, is there a long-term need for businesses to use thermal screening technology? Here, Lasse Tonnesen, Managing Director at Test Meter Group, explains how we should prepare for the ‘new normal’, and avoid relaxing safety measures too quickly. Workplaces and public…

Hermes Creates 10.5k New Jobs Across The UK And Announces £100million Investment

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Brian

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