Record-breaking eCom sales season, giving unclaimed parcels as "sustainable gifts", PEP buys CouriersPlease and Border Express
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Industry Trends
Australians set new online shopping record in 2024
Australia Post’s parcel data from the cyber weekend (29 November – 2 December) reveals a record eCommerce period with online purchases up 7.8% compared to the same time last year. This year’s most popular purchase category was specialty food and liquor, experiencing year-on-year (YoY) growth of 23.6%!
This Christmas, Give Your Loved One a Box of Unopened Mail. What Could Go Wrong?
When her boss said he didn’t want a gift for his birthday, Susan Shuweihat didn’t just ignore him. She ordered a box of unclaimed mail and personally delivered it to his home. What happened next could have landed Shuweihat in the HR hall of shame.?
Mercedes-Benz solar paint could mean Australians never have to plug their EVs in again
Mercedes-Benz has developed groundbreaking new solar paint that could provide all the energy Australians will ever need for their daily motoring. And the tech could be introduced within five-to-10 years.
Border Express’ parent company FMH Group to be acquired
Singapore Post has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) for the sale of its Australian business, Freight Management Holdings. PEP will acquire FMH Group at an enterprise value of $1.02 billion which translates into $775.9 million in cash.
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Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order
Walmart slashed its U.S. net delivery cost per order by 40% in Q3 for the third consecutive quarter, EVP and CFO John David Rainey said in an earnings call Tuesday.
Kids Can't Get Enough of This Ride-on Amazon Delivery Van
While we have to admit there is something cool about it and we love good PR for delivery drivers, there's something almost dystopian about putting the Amazon brand into little kids heads...or am I overthinking it?
Adiona’s 2024 Year in Review: Innovations, Achievements, and Milestones
As 2024 comes to a close, we at Adiona are reflecting on an incredible year filled with groundbreaking innovations, prestigious recognitions, and impactful collaborations. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights that defined our journey this year.
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