Last year the peak shopping season was dominated by record-breaking online volumes and this year we’re expecting one that’s just as chaotic. Ecommerce volumes will continue to rise, with the traditional peak shopping season set to open with an October that according...
As we approach Black Friday, retailers and brands are sharpening their strategies to make the most of the upcoming peak season. In 2021, delivery volumes are predicted to grow 11% on last year. And this time around, the industry can add labor and supply shortages to...
New Essential and Professional pricing models launched to make delivery management easier and more accessible for SMEs Metapack, the global leader in ecommerce delivery technology, announced that it has launched new shipping plans for retailers around the world. From...
Just when we thought ecommerce peak season couldn’t get any bigger, 2021 is on track to break all records set in 2020. Even if growth will decelerate somewhat, we’re still predicting 11% growth on the astronomical ecommerce delivery volumes witnessed at the height of...
There’s never been a better time for SME ecommerce retailers to scale up and deliver global growth. According to our own research, 86% of consumers will continue shopping more online well after the pandemic. And 42% plan to make fewer trips to stores in future....
Sweatpants, gardening supplies, zoom fitness classes – who would have been able to predict the sudden surge these items would experience in 2020? Product demand has always been tricky to predict, but COVID-19 has only made it harder. A study led by the University of...
