Posts by Safeena Walji
Why Third-Party Delivery Providers do Last Mile Delivery Best
With consumer demands at an all-time high in today’s e-commerce landscape, logistics providers must get creative to give people what they want. Industry titans like Amazon have taken leading strides to optimize last mile delivery with offerings like Amazon Prime and Amazon Flex for crowdsourcing deliveries. And businesses that depend on legacy shipping companies aren’t…
Read MoreConsumers Favor Retailers With Same-Day Delivery This Holiday
Today, we announced the findings of our 3rd annual Holiday Survey, which sheds light on shoppers’ habits and preferences surrounding gift delivery during the holiday season. The survey reveals that consumers have higher expectations for delivery when purchasing gifts versus items for themselves, and that they’ll favor retailers with same-day delivery options during the holidays.
Read MoreDropoff Client Spotlight: Sugarbird Sweets of Los Angeles
A confection-filled journey began when Kei Okumura, founder of Sugarbird Sweets, traveled to Paris to study the art of making pastries at École Supérieure de Cuisine Française. After graduating, she stayed in Paris to continue her education at top Michelin restaurants before returning to her hometown of Los Angeles. Once home, Kei continued her baking…
Read MoreFather’s Day Gift Ideas You Can’t Miss This Year
Father’s Day is just around the corner. The NRF reported Father’s Day spending is expected to reach $15.3 billion this year. The expected spending would be second only to last year’s $15.5 billion, the highest in the 15-year history of the survey. They estimate 34% of shoppers will make their gift purchases online.
Read MoreDropoff Client Spotlight: woombikes USA of Austin
Children around the world often learn to ride a bike at a young age. woombikes USA caters to children from 18 months to 14 years old, and has designed the optimal bike for them to get comfortable riding on. They spent six years crafting the ideal bike for kids, using parts sourced from around the…
Read MoreMother’s Day Gift Guide 2018
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Finding the perfect gift for one (or some) of the most important women in your life can be a challenge. Don’t worry — we’re here to help. We put together this handy directory of stores that not only are sure to have the perfect gift for your special…
Read MoreHow Nonprofits Can Utilize Outsourced Delivery
Though retail and grocery tend to come to the forefront when discussing the evolving demands and methods of delivery, there’s another industry strongly impacted by the distribution of mail and goods: nonprofits. Delivery plays a vital role for nonprofits, such as delivering relief supplies and sending direct mail to advocate, raise funds, and communicate with…
Read MoreDropoff Client Spotlight: Inovatiqa of Houston
After working in the medical supplies industry for six years, Muhammad Iqbal launched his own business called Inovatiqa, a global distributor of laboratory, medical, and dental supplies. Based in Houston, TX, Inovatiqa serves clients in Houston and its surrounding areas, including the Texas Medical Center (TMC).
Read MoreHow a Target-Kroger Merger Can Impact the Food & Grocery Industry
In the last year, we’ve seen retailers undergo drastic changes in the shape of mergers and acquisitions in order to keep up with the likes of Amazon. Nevertheless, the idea of a Target-Kroger merger came as a surprise to many. Though there are conflicting reports of its likelihood, it has us thinking: how possible is…
Read MoreDropoff Client Spotlight: Rosso & Flynn Modern Butcher of Austin
When two Austin entrepreneurs who are both passionate about food met a few years ago, they knew they would work well together. They just needed to figure out a plan. Both Manuel Rosso and Lisa Flynn prefer high quality, fresh meats from farms that truly care about the welfare of the animals. The problem was…
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