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Parcelly hits double home run at 11th annual ...

After being shortlisted in two high-profile categories, Parcelly is thrilled to be the announced winner of both the outstanding 'Delivery Initiative of the Year’ as well as the prestigious ‘Startup Company of the Year' by a distinguished panel of judges at this year's Retail System Awards.

At an exclusive awards gala dinner & ceremony at London’s Millennium Hotel in Mayfair last night, Parcelly, as part of only 3 companies on the night, joined big players such as MasterCard and VirginMedia to accept multiple awards.

Parcelly hits double home run at 11th annual Retail Systems Awards 2016
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Parcelly joins panel at 3PL Summit & Chief ...

The 3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum is Europe’s only C-level logistics event, researched with and designed by C-Level 3PL executives, amalgamating an impressive 400+ senior attendees and 25+ sponsors & exhibitors from over 14 different countries this year.

Taking place in Venlo, the Netherlands, from the 10th - 13th October, Parcelly CEO Sebastian Steinhauser was invited to join a high-profile panel discussion on: Your “Omnichannel Strategy” isn’t just Front-End Customer Facing. It’s Everything Behind the Scenes!.

Parcelly joins panel at 3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum - Europe
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Highlights from the Costcutter Supermarkets ...

As part of CSG's network of business suppliers, Parcelly was invited to attend the Costcutter Supermarkets Group Conference & Expo 2016 at the ACC Exhibition Centre in Liverpool this week. The event was set over two days, including a Gala event hosted in celebration of CSG's 30th anniversary this year. By bringing together hundreds of dedicated retailers and suppliers, the Expo offered a fantastic opportunity to showcase products and services as well as develop stronger relationships with CSG retailers and suppliers.

Highlights from the Costcutter Supermarkets Group Conference & Expo 2016
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Parcelly extends collaboration with London ...

We are delighted to extend our collaboration with London Councils, BIDs and local authorities like TFL across the capital. Following the recent launch of our Parcelly Agent service and further strategic partnership announcements with Palmer and Harvey and the Costcutter Supermarkets Group, Parcelly's latest coup is another step towards making our revolutionary click&collect model a household name and have London benefit from our delivery innovation.

Parcelly extends collaboration with London Councils, BIDs and authorities
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Business Partner of the Month: Shepherd Foods, ...

We are pleased to announce that Shepherd Foods has been awarded Parcelly's Business Partner of the Month for October 2016. Located in London's Primrose Hill and within 5 minute walking distance from Chalk Farm Station, Shepherd Foods has been a dedicated Parcelly parcel collection point since November last year.

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Mother's Day 2016: Buy the perfect gift with Parcelly

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Looking for a perfect gift for Mother’s Day? We’ve put together our mother’s day gift guide, a selection of great gift options, all of which can be sent to your nearest Parcelly location for collection. If you’re planning a trip to visit mum away from home, why not check our location map for a Parcelly store nearer to her and pick up your parcel on the way.

Our Mother’s Day tips:

1.Wine

Spoil your mum this Mother’s Day with some exquisite wines from A Grape Night In! What better way to share the special day with mum than over a bottle of fine wine. Even better, how about spending the day with A Grape Night In, who are hosting a special “Women in Wine” tasting session at their Unwined in Tooting location. The wine tasting is from noon to 1.30pm, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the famous Unwined Bottomless Sunday Lunch after.  

Want to wine and dine mum, but a bit strapped for cash? Enter our Twitter competition to win 2 bottles of wine and a wine tasting session for 2! Simply Retweet and Follow us to enter.

No need to worry if you can’t make it to Tooting – all ‘A Grape Night In’ wine cases can be ordered online and collected from your local Parcelly collection point.

2.Clothes

Mums can be chic too, so why not treat her to something special this year with Pampelone Clothing’s selection of beach dresses and Summer wear, perfect for the upcoming warmer months! It’s never too early to look forward to Summer, and with Pampelone’s latest range you can help mum look the part without the hefty price tag. Check out their latest selection here.  

3.Household/Gardening

If your mum’s the hands-on type, be sure to check out McKerr Home & Garden for gift ideas. With a range of options from hardware to garden care to electrical and household tools you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift for the DIY mum.

4.Perfume

If none of the previous options tickle your fancy you can’t really go wrong with a nice perfume. Our recommendation for Mother’s Day this year is Dior’s J’adore. What better way to tell your mum you love her, than by literally telling her you love her (in French). Available now for £49.50 at Debenhams online.

5.Chocolates

If all else fails…..CHOCOLATE

Check out Thornton’s “With Love to Mum” Gift Bundle, guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any mum. The set includes a teddy, a generous selection from Thornton’s Classic range and two bags of Vanille chocolate truffles. Available now from Thornton’s online store.

So, no excuses now! Show your mum the love she deserves this Mother’s Day. And remember, you can send any of the above gifts for collection at your nearest Parcelly location. Simply enter your Parcelly ID and the shop address in the address fields when checking out online.  

Retailers need to think Mobile!

Over the past few years there has been unprecedented growth in mobile commerce. Researchers say that 9 out 10 British shoppers now use their smartphone to do online shopping. There is a real urgency for retailers to react to this growth to meet the needs of consumers, or end up drastically falling behind to competitors.

Understanding the customer journey in affluent countries is getting more and more complex. Nowadays consumers are leaning towards a new trend: click and collect! As we covered before, click and collect is a fairly new concept that retailers will have to adopt to stay ahead of the competition. Research from retail experts suggests that consumers who use click and collect do not want to spend time in-store, even to collect online orders. Placing click-and-collect pickup in the back of the store doesn’t necessarily offer the level of convenience that customers want.

Retailers should focus on providing more options for shoppers to pick up their deliveries, from a variety of different locations. Parcelly facilitates this need, operating a network of collection points that allows retailers to offer a greater degree of convenience to their customers. E-commerce integration, in-store management, push notifications are some of the benefits that Parcelly offers to its clients.

If you are a retailer looking to offer convenience to your customers, Parcelly now offers an app based click and collect solution which allows online shoppers to collect their parcels from a trusted local store. The locations include convenience stores, gyms, pharmacies and other businesses that open every day, with some of them open 24/7. There are now more than 250 Parcelly locations across the UK offering shoppers an alternative to home delivery.

Retailers need to make the consumer’s experience convenient, simple and enjoyable. This means retailers need to think mobile as consumers’ demand to shop from their smartphone is growing rapidly.