E-commerce peak season

E-commerce peak season

Retail Dive: 2022 Holiday Season Saw Record-Breaking Spending of $211.7B - 1392x783

Retail Dive: 2022 Holiday Season Saw Record-Breaking Spending of $211.7B

During Cyber Week 2022 alone (the five days between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday), shoppers spent a whopping $35.5 billion online.

Jan 12, 2023

FreightWaves: Ups Extends Home Delivery Surcharges Beyond the Peak Period - 1392x783

FreightWaves: UPS Extends Home Delivery Surcharges Beyond the Peak Period

In addition to extending residential surcharges, the American carrier has also done away with the word “peak” in its description of surcharges and will now just call them “demand” surcharges.

Jan 03, 2023

What Southeast Asian Consumers Want This Peak Season - 1392x783

What Southeast Asian Consumers Want This Peak Season

Where are Southeast Asian consumers planning to shop this holiday season? What are the top factors influencing where they shop from? Find out in this Parcel Monitor article done in collaboration with Rakuten Insight!

Nov 29, 2022

TechCrunch: E-Commerce Hits Record $9.12B for Black Friday 2022 and $5.33B for Thanksgiving - 1392x783

TechCrunch: E-Commerce Hits Record $9.12B for Black Friday 2022 and $5.33B for Thanksgiving

As reported by Adobe Analytics, Black Friday online sales reached $9.12 billion this year, marking the first time that the holiday weekend's total sales topped $9 billion.

Nov 29, 2022

Retail Dive: Shoppers Will Spend $500 on Average This Black Friday Week, Says Deloitte - 1392x783

Retail Dive: Shoppers Will Spend $500 on Average This Black Friday Week, Says Deloitte

A Deloitte survey of 1,200 adults revealed that consumers will spend an average of $500 during the week of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022, a 12% bump from the year before.

Nov 24, 2022

How Leading Carriers & Retailers Are Preparing for Peak Season 2022 - 1392x783

How Leading Carriers & Retailers Are Preparing for Peak Season 2022

Find out how leaders from Ninja Van Group, LUXASIA, Janio Asia and Ace Hardware Corporation are preparing for peak season 2022.

Nov 24, 2022

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Peak season guide for retailers

While November seems a while away, retailers and e-commerce businesses have started preparations for the holiday sales, especially with the holiday shopping starting early in recent years. What peak season trends should you be watching for this year? How can you prepare your business for the peak season rush? What are some of the challenges e-commerce businesses face while planning for peak season? All of these questions and more are answered in this peak season guide for retailers.

Peak season in Europe

As November edges closer, thoughts turn to holiday shopping. For European e-commerce retailers, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are key sales drivers, and preparation is essential to capitalize on the massive potential these days offer. From the rise of social commerce to the increasing popularity of mobile wallets and Buy Now Pay Later options, this segment covers the latest peak season trends in Europe to make planning for peak season less of a chore in 2022.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the US

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now firmly entrenched in the American retail calendar, and they are only getting bigger and more popular every year. With holiday sales right around the corner, it is essential to know what are the trends to watch for this peak season. Stay ahead of the curve this e-commerce peak season with all the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday news, ranging from the newly introduced peak season surcharges to what carriers are doing to pare for the peak season rush, and holiday shopping predictions 2022.

Peak season in Asia

Asia is known for its many peak seasons, each with its own unique trends that set it apart from the rest. Whether you are looking to do some Christmas online shopping way ahead of time or just simply researching the latest peak season trends to make the most of Black Friday deals this year, we’ve got you covered. Gear up for the peak season rush and get ready to enjoy the holiday sales. Don't let the holidays sneak up on you – start your shopping early and take advantage of the great deals available now!