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Express Deliveries “Rise Almost 7000% at Christmas” Claims Research

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The number of requests by customers for express delivery from retailers increases by 6,981% just before Christmas compared with the average for the rest of the year, according to a recently released survey by post-purchase communication specialists parcelLab.

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Nearly a quarter of Europe’s biggest retailers offer next-day delivery, industry quickly shifting to same-day delivery as standard

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New research form Internet Retailing shows that the number of Top 500 European retailers offering next-day delivery rose by 50% last year. This means that 24% of the Top 500 retailers in the EEA now offer next-day deliveries. However, providing same-day deliveries is not the ultimate goal.

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Global Ecommerce By The Numbers: 12 Mind-Blowing Stats

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China’s express delivery firms dispatched 40 billion parcels in 2017, up 28% compared to the previous year. Source: Salmon Survey). Alibaba generated a record 168.2 billion yuan ($25.3 billion) in sales during Singles’ Day 2017. At its peak, the company’s processors handled 256,000 transactions per second. Impressive pace!

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A wide range of delivery alternatives is one of the most decisive factors for an e-commerce operation to succeed. Imperial College’s Consumer Shopping Survey shows that 74% of UK online shoppers consider convenience of delivery the most important factor influencing their purchase.

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Global Ecommerce By The Numbers: 12 Mind-Blowing Stats

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China’s express delivery firms dispatched 40 billion parcels in 2017, up 28% compared to the previous year. Source: Salmon Survey). Alibaba generated a record 168.2 billion yuan ($25.3 billion) in sales during Singles’ Day 2017. At its peak, the company’s processors handled 256,000 transactions per second. Impressive pace!

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Main Challenges in Same-Day Delivery: Use Technology As Your Ally

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The truth is that shoppers are increasingly expressing a desire for agility. 73% of consumers now expect businesses to have same-day delivery choices. 56% of respondents to another Capterra survey said they would not purchase products from companies that offer high freight and prolonged delivery periods.

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Three Ways in Which Customer Demand is Reshaping Last Mile Deliveries

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Imperial College’s Consumer Shopping Survey shows that 74% of UK online shoppers think delivery convenience is the most important factor in deciding where to purchase. Surprisingly, only half of retailers offer express delivery option. pick-up locker, click and collect).