Tag: delivery
Amazon introduces Counter in France
France has become the fourth market for Amazon’s Counter click-and-collect service in partnership with local bricks-and-mortar retailers. After the UK,…
Amazon expands delivery options
Amazon has launched its Counter click-and-collection delivery service in the US after announcing a partnership with pharmacy retailer Rite Aid.…
Amazon debuts autonomous delivery vehicle | BIC opens largest stationery factory in Asia |...
Amazon has debuted its new self-driving delivery device called Scout. The cooler-sized autonomous ‘vehicle’ will begin delivering packages to customers…
Complete Business Solutions upgrades deliveries
UK independent office supplies dealer Complete Business Solutions has implemented a cloud-based management and mobile working system to carry out…
Askul creates new delivery model
Japanese business supplies reseller Askul has set up a new model in an effort to improve efficiency for last-mile deliveries.Not…
Amazon on course to revolutionise global shipping
The shape of worldwide logistics and delivery services will radically transform over the next decade, and it's all down to…
Alibaba vows to revolutionise global logistics network
Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba has pledged to invest billions of dollars in a smart logistics network.Founder and Chairman Jack Ma…
FedEx planning 500 new Walmart spots
Delivery giant FedEx has partnered with Walmart to roll out 500 new FedEx Office locations across the mega retailer’s stores.Planned…
Amazon’s shipping plans to offset rising costs
Amazon’s planned foray into last-mile delivery could prove to be a wise move.Following news last week that it was looking…
Amazon rumours spook shipping giants
FedEx and UPS shares took a beating over the weekend after it emerged that Amazon may be about to launch…
Office Depot SVP of Finance resigns | SP Richards consolidates Richmond location | Alibaba...
A round-up of this week’s office products, business supplies and stationery news from around the web and elsewhere. Office Depot SVP…
Amazon enticing business customers with Prime shipping offer
Amazon is looking to repeat the success of its Prime programme for consumers by introducing Business Prime Shipping for Amazon…
Alibaba pledges $15bn logistics expansion
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has vowed to invest more than $15 billion over the next five years to build its…
Will Jetzt crash and burn?
OPIÂ takes a closer look at Jetzt, the ambitious new wholesaler with big plans for the UK market.Ordinarily, one might be…
New wholesaler plans to disrupt UK market
There’s a new wholesaler in town with plans to tackle the likes of Amazon head on.OPI spoke to Jetzt, which is…
Amazon one step closer to retail outlets
Amazon’s new instant delivery outlets mark the latest move in its war with retailers.The internet titan has launched Instant Pickups…
Analysis: Office Depot CEO promises aggressive growth strategy
Office Depot CEO Gerry Smith has said the reseller will be aggressive in taking both organic and inorganic steps to…
Sales and profits down at Office Depot
Office Depot has reported mid-single digit comparable sales declines in its North American retail and delivery units, and missed Wall…
Office Depot to roll out same-day delivery
In a bid to compete with its online rivals, Office Depot is launching a same-day delivery service.In partnership with last-mile…
Staples ANZ to rebrand
Staples Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) is to rebrand following its takeover by private investment firm Platinum Equity.The business, which…
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Court dismisses Essendant motion in GPC lawsuit
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) can move ahead with its ‘breach of contract’ legal proceedings against Essendant, a Delaware court has…