Posts by Rachel Carollo
The Role of Same-Day Delivery in PR
Any public relations professional will tell you a level of scrappiness is required for a job well done. That’s why those in the PR industry utilize every tool at their disposal, including same-day delivery, to address and maneuver situations as they arise. Timeliness, after all, is key for strategic communications.
Read MoreCan Your Small Business Keep Up With Same-Day Delivery Expectations?
One of the greatest advantages small businesses have over big box stores is the ability to approach all things in a more personal manner, leading to more intimate relationships with customers. The ways in which people shop, however, are evolving, and small business owners are continuously having to find new ways to grow their customer…
Read MoreStudy Reveals Health Care Shoppers Expect More From Delivery
When you think of products you wish were delivered same-day, what immediately springs to mind? If you’re a typical U.S. consumer, it’s probably groceries. But prompted with the idea of having prescriptions and medical items delivered, the majority of consumers would jump at this convenient prospect. Health care items represent one of the greatest opportunities…
Read MoreHow Walmart Is Looking to Reshape the U.S. Health Care Industry
According to recent reports, Walmart is in discussions to acquire Humana, a $37 billion dollar health insurance company based in Louisville, Kentucky. Although the terms of this deal are unknown, it could bring a dramatic shift in the health care industry, including medical deliveries.
Read MoreConsumers Want Faster Delivery and They’re Willing to Pay for It
We’re announcing results of our annual consumer survey, which aims to uncover shoppers’ motivations and expectations surrounding delivery. The findings from the survey surfaced a startling insight that should be on every retailer’s radar: consumer expectations around delivery are rapidly increasing, yet their delivery experiences are declining. Simultaneously, trust in crowdsourced, peer-to-peer delivery services, as well…
Read MoreHere’s How Bakeries Can Benefit From Same-Day Delivery
Aaaah…the smell of freshly baked treats. We all know and love that smell. And what makes it even better? Having a bakery delivery option to drop off the goods at your doorstep same-day.
Read MoreNeed extra delivery support? Supplement your fleet with Dropoff
Around gift-giving holidays, like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Christmas, florists, chocolatiers, bakeries and other retailers scramble to get deliveries out the door and to their recipients within a narrow time frame. How do you deal with these seasonal changes to delivery requests? Many just roll with the punches. Drivers work long hours during peak…
Read More6 Signs That You Need a New Medical Delivery Service Provider
People’s needs are evolving as technology and innovation become more deeply ingrained in their lives. They want fast and efficient services available to them on demand— the same way the apps on their phones respond to a swipe or a tap. In the health care world, this is fast becoming the norm rather than the…
Read MoreWays to Reduce Shopper Stress This Holiday Season
Let’s face it: the holiday season is a stressful time for everyone. In addition to all our regular responsibilities, we’re rushing around decorating, attending holiday parties, planning holiday events and, of course, purchasing gifts. Already this year, consumers have spent a record $65.15 billion, and we’re on track to pass the $100 billion mark.
Read MoreDriver Spotlight: Enrique Garcia
This month’s driver spotlight features one of our Houston same-day delivery drivers, Enrique Garcia. Keep reading to learn about why Enrique loves driving for Dropoff Houston so much.
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