Following last year’s lacklustre Black Friday – dubbed ‘Beige Friday’ after sales dropped by -1.9% – the event is set to regain its sparkle this year. Brits have been tightening their belts for so long that they have run out of notches, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. Expect them to loosen up for a
A new survey of UK consumers commissioned by GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has revealed that 54% of Brits who plan to shop for Christmas presents this year will use special deal days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday to purchase their gifts. The survey, which explored the
October’s High Street and online sales results make depressing reading for retailers as the Christmas season gets underway. They will be desperately hoping Black Friday brightens November’s figures, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sales bulletin shows overall retail sales, and online sales in particular, stumbled in October. Combined
FuelQ® business fuel card holders have saved an average 11.03 pence per litre on pump prices since September 2023 by using fuel cards when they pay to fill up. Fluctuating fuel prices have become a staple concern for UK motorists. According to a research briefing published by the House of Commons in July this year,
Snow Affecting Some Deliveries – Your Rights For Delays? : The home delivery expert Parcelhero says most courier and mail services across the UK are delivering as normal, even in snowy areas. However, there are a number of localised exceptions. What can customers do if their delivery or collection is delayed? Much of the UK,
Donald Trump’s return to office will have a significant impact on UK retail and supply chain businesses, says the international delivery expert Parcelhero. SME businesses and their logistics and delivery partners should start preparing now to meet the challenges and opportunities of Trump 2.0. The international delivery expert Parcelhero says Donald Trump’s return to power is likely
There is only one month to go until Logistics UK’s Virtual Transport Manager event, which takes place on Friday 29 November. Virtual Transport Manager enables transport managers from across the country to take advantage of all the information and guidance available at Logistics UK’s live Transport Manager conferences, even if they are unable to attend in
What impact might a Trump or Harris US Presidency have on UK retail, courier and supply chain businesses? As the neck-and-neck election nears, the international delivery expert Parcelhero says there are pros and cons to both candidates, which could have significant repercussions for UK-US trade. As the 5 November US elections near, the two candidates
A new initiative aimed at transforming public perception of careers in Britain’s highways sector has been launched by the Highways Sector Council (HSC). The ‘Ways of Life’ campaign seeks to highlight how roads and transport networks are vital to modern life whilst showcasing diverse career opportunities within the industry. The campaign features an engaging video
7 Days to Go: DVS Phase 2 to Start in London on 28 October; With only one week until enforcement of the next phase of the Mayor of London’s Direct Vision Standard begins, two groups which represent the majority of those operating road vehicles which will be affected – Logistics UK and the RHA (Road
