Posts by Rachel Carollo
Demand These 6 Features In Your Same-Day Delivery Service
Same-day delivery is becoming the norm in our fast-paced world. Amazon, Google, Target, and many others are offering same-day delivery services to their customers, in some form or another. The big heavy hitters expect and offer premium service, and so should you. When evaluating same-day delivery service providers, ensure they have these critical features before…
Read MoreI Want It Now!” – Millennials and Same-Day Delivery”
The “I want what I want, and I want it now” attitude rings especially true for millennials’ shopping habits, according to an article by Multichannel Merchant, supported by individual survey data from Deloitte, Dropoff, and Moosejaw Mountaineering. And while fast shipping and the instant gratification that comes with it is important, it’s not the only…
Read MoreDropoff Client Spotlight: Clearwater Fine Foods
For Clearwater Fine Foods, providing fresh, sustainable food is their mission and has been since 1976 when founders John Risley and Colin MacDonald established the company. Now operating a fleet of 11 fishing vessels, Clearwater has grown to become one of the leading seafood companies in the world, providing restaurants with fresh and sustainable shellfish.…
Read MoreYour Solution to UPS’ 2017 Holiday Season Surcharge
This week, UPS announced it will be charging retailers a surcharge on residential packages being delivered during the peak 2017 holiday season, including the days surrounding both Black Friday and Christmas. With the rise of online shopping, UPS handles around 30 million packages a day during their peak season, versus 19 million packages on an…
Read MoreThe Impacts of UPS and FedEx’s 2017 Fuel Surcharges
As part of UPS and FedEx’s 2017 rate changes, fuel surcharges are now based on the weekly diesel average from the two weeks prior, rather than on the monthly diesel average from the two months prior.
Read MoreDropoff Named as a Winner in the 2017 Austin A-List Awards
We’re proud to announce that we’ve be chosen as one of Austin’s hottest startups in the annual Austin A-List Awards, hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce (through its Innovate Austin initiative) and South by Southwest. The annual event took place Thursday night at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, where winners were revealed. Nearly…
Read MoreDropoff and the Growing Last Mile Delivery Market
Exciting things are happening in the same-day delivery space. In a recent McKinsey & Company survey of 4,700 respondents, they found that nearly 25% of consumers would pay a premium for same-day delivery. They added, “this share is likely to increase, given that younger consumers are more inclined to choose same-day and instant delivery over…
Read MoreDelivering Happiness on Mother’s Day
One of the best things about being part of Dropoff is having the opportunity to deliver gifts to surprised recipients on special days, like Mother’s Day. This year was full of floral arrangements, bakery goods, and retail items and we had a wonderful time delivering to happy moms throughout the cities we serve. Friday was…
Read MoreFive Things You Didn’t Know You Could Get Same-Day Delivered
When you think “courier service” you probably think of legal documents being picked up from a law firm, title paperwork being delivered to a new homeowner, or something similar. But Dropoff isn’t your typical courier service. Check out these five unconventional items we’ve delivered for our clients: 1. Lobster, Oysters and Steak, Oh My! In addition…
Read MoreDay in the Life of Dropoff Miami
Starting at 6:00 am, we start making our rounds to both new and existing clients. From printing companies, to law firms, to medical supplies and beyond, mornings in Miami consist of a little bit of everything. Our Miami City Manager, Maria de la Salas says, “Being a courier service in Miami always comes with its surprises.…
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