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22
Apr

E-commerce targeting new and expectant mums

A huge rise in internet traffic in recent years, coupled with the increase of mobile communication devices, has of course provided increased opportunity for those wanting to sell their products online. Data about consumer buying habits has never been more sought after and the spotlight of interest has recently fallen on mums. Recession or boom, families come into being and ...

19
Apr

The convenience of parcel drop-off points across the UK

RapidParcel.com already enjoys a reputation for reliable and cost-effective parcel delivery services built on a strategy of forming partnerships with only the best courier companies to deliver across the globe. The market leaders in the logistics sector have become accustomed to the need for a consistent commitment to quality and with it, flexibility of their provision to match consumer preferences. ...

15
Apr

What Will You Send For Mother’s Day?

There are many special occasions that need to be noted down in diaries throughout the year, but arguably none is more important than the one that celebrates the life and deeds of the person every child, no matter their age, is closest to – mum.   Mother’s Day may have been and gone in the UK, but this celebration happens at different ...

04
Apr

YUM! National Chocolate Chip Day on 15th May

01
Apr

Drone up like a kipper – April Fools

Nowadays it seems more and more like the robots are taking over. When you’ve finished your shopping you’re no longer greeted by a checkout girl – she’s been replaced by a self-service machine. You can get a train ticket to anywhere in the country without having to talk to a single human being; gone are the days when you had ...

22
Mar

What not to do when sending a parcel

Some may remember the days when brown paper, string and sealing wax were thought to be sufficient to ensure the safe arrival of a correctly addressed parcel anywhere in the world. So, in case anyone doubts that the logistics industry has changed, here are a few pointers toward maximising your parcel delivery success and minimising the chances of things going ...

19
Mar

Thinking inside the box

Myths appear in all walks of life, and the parcel delivery industry is not immune to this. When misunderstandings and preconceptions become widespread they enter the public psyche – it would be irresponsible not to speak up to clarify and dispel these, so here is our attempt to set the record straight when it comes to a couple ...

18
Mar

The arrival of a parcel delivery always marks a special occasion. In Thailand, as the sun moves into Aries and at the end of the dry season when the climate is at its hottest, the country’s traditional New Year celebrations take place. The festival of Songkran is celebrated from the 14th to the 16th April and the date coincides with ...

16
Mar

Have some fun with April Fool’s Day deliveries

We all enjoy a little fun and frivolity in our lives once in a while and that’s probably why we revel in the chance, once a year, to be a little bit silly without judgement or retribution (aside from the potential of more silliness being returned as a result). Prank days are popular throughout the world and have been around ...

15
Mar

As package deliveries go, anything containing chocolate is bound to be a popular arrival on the doorstep, but when it comes to Easter, sending an egg isn’t just an indulgent treat, it is part of a long-held tradition with social and religious roots that stretch back far further than most people know.   Easter eggs were not always made from chocolate and ...