Whatever time of year you expect a seasonal boom of orders, preparation is key - and you can never start too early! Here are some big seasonal trends to be aware of, ideas to help you get sales-ready, and how Parcelforce can support you.
With online retail open 24/7, UK consumers love to shop around the clock. This instant route to purchase has raised expectations of fast, flexible delivery – including on weekends.
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What’s happening online and how it might impact your Christmas sales
There were a record number of small businesses started during the pandemic; the 'Shop Local' advice of each lockdown has grown into shoppers' preferred buying method; and last Black Friday witnessed the boycotting of some of the world's biggest brands - including Amazon - with many independent retailers donating to charity and planting trees as part of a renewed drive against consumerism. All this has meant one thing for SMEs: growth. But this growth also means the competition is higher than ever.
E-commerce has always been a fast-growing and ever-changing industry, but never more so than over the past couple of years.
Whatever time of year you expect a seasonal boom of orders, preparation is key - and you can never start too early! Here are some big seasonal trends to be aware of, ideas to help you get sales-ready, and how Parcelforce can support you.
With online retail open 24/7, UK consumers love to shop around the clock. This instant route to purchase has raised expectations of fast, flexible delivery – including on weekends.
Shoppers’ views on sustainability are shifting: find out what’s new and what your business can do.
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