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EU backs small parcel duties to tackle China import flood

EU states on Thursday agreed to scrap a bloc-wide duty exemption on low-value orders from the likes of retail giants Temu and Shein to help tackle a flood of cheap Chinese imports. Currently there is no levy on packages worth less than 150 euros ($174) imported directly to consumers in the 27-nation bloc, in many cases via Chinese-founded...

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Evri and DHL get UK watchdog green light for merger

The proposed merger of UK parcel delivery service Evri and DHL E-commerce UK has received the green light from a local watchdog. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved of the deal, which is now expected to finalise following the receipt of regulatory approvals. Garnering CMA’s approval is a notable step in the progress of...

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Where Is my profit? how retailers are sabotaging their own reviews

Retailers are investing heavily in product quality, brand storytelling and customer acquisition but losing profit, loyalty and visibility after the sale. The culprit according Rory O’Connor, CEO of Scurri is poor post-purchase communication, especially around delivery. Consumer research from Scurri reveals that 64% of UK shoppers will leave a...

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DoorDash partners with Sportiqe for on-demand NBA Championship apparel delivery

Lifestyle brand Sportiqe has teamed up with DoorDash for an on-demand delivery service during the 2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) finals. On the evening of the match, fans of the winning team, in this case the Oklahoma City Thunder, who beat Indiana Pacers on June 16, were able to order Sportiqe-designed championship apparel via...

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EU wants to implement small levy for imported packages

The EU is one step closer to introducing a levy on small packages from outside the EU. The Financial Times reports that the EU is considering a levy of 2 euros per package. Various national customs authorities have recently sounded the alarm. The authorities are being flooded with packages arriving from outside the EU and called on the region to...

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DHL eCommerce UK and Evri to merge and form new group

DHL Group has announced the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Evri, and with it the formation of a new group merging both the UK parcel company and DHL eCommerce UK. Operating under the name Evri Premium, which will serve as a network of DHL eCommerce, the newly created group will remain a “dedicated and secure, separate network...

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Wolford admits to ‘overstretched’ delivery service amid restructuring efforts

Lanvin-owned tights brand Wolford has admitted to “unforeseen complications” leading to “longer-than-expected delays” on orders over recent months after dissatisfied customers made their complaints about the brand’s delivery service public. In a statement to the Guardian, Wolford said issues arose after it switched to a new delivery provider...

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Black Friday delivery delays expected amid 30,000 retail vacancies

UK retailers face potential operational challenges this peak shopping season, with nearly 30,000 postal and delivery driver vacancies threatening to disrupt online sales expectations. The Esendex 'Delivery Delays' Report reveals a critical workforce shortfall across logistics sectors, with England experiencing the highest risk, registering 43.7...

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DPD to roll out robot deliveries to 10 UK towns and cities

Delivery company DPD has announced plans to expand its robot delivery service to 10 UK towns and cities in the next 12 months, starting with Raunds in Northamptonshire. The roll out follows what the firm reported to be a “successful trial” in Milton Keynes and will extend DPD’s ongoing relationship with AI-powered robotics specialist, Cartken....

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Packfleet to provide pollution-free delivery for Hurr

Fashion rental platform Hurr is partnering with all-electric courier Packfleet to offer pollution-free deliveries utilising its fleet of aquamarine electric vans. Packfleet, which also has fashion deals with Selfridges, Flannels and John Lewis, will deliver all of Hurr’s orders with the M25. Hurr’s London customers will be able to follow their...

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ShipStation: How businesses can succeed through economic instability

With the ongoing economic challenges, including inflation at a 40-year high, and the cost of living continuing to increase, it is understandable that businesses are worrying about the future. Whilst the current situation is challenging, there are tools to help businesses ensure continuity through this financial crisis, such as implementing...

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Narvar partners with logistics platform Fillogic to simplify returns

Narvar has announced a new partnership with logistics-as-a-service platform Fillogic with the goal of helping retailers and brands simplify and expedite product returns. The partnership will bring together Narvar’s end-to-end returns management solutions and Fillogic’s Hub Network and sortation technology. Fillogic will now be able to pick up...