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European Stocks Trade Lower Amid Slowing U.K. GDP Growth
at The Street - Tue Jan 27, 5:27AM CST
European markets are in the red as slowing GDP growth in the U.K. adds to concerns about the region's sluggish recovery.
PHG: 28.93 (-0.07), ERIC: 12.77 (-0.02), SI: 132.66 (-1.58)
European Stocks Trade Mixed Ahead of Expected ECB Stimulus
at The Street - Thu Jan 22, 5:42AM CST
European stocks are mixed ahead of an expected announcement of quantitative easing by the European Central Bank.
TEF: 15.01 (+0.01)
The Twelve Spikes of Cyber Christmas!
M2 - Thu Jan 08, 7:04AM CST
NetDespatch, the leading Software as a Service (SaaS) parcel data management platform for parcel carriers including APC Overnight, Royal Mail, Yodel and Collect+ and used by retailers including John Lewis, Shop Group Direct, Amazon and Superdrug, has today revealed the online sales statistics collated from its delivery database over the 2014 festive period. The findings support reports that it was the busiest year on record, for both retailers and carriers.
Royal Mail reveals top ten UK hotspots for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping
M2 - Fri Dec 05, 9:44AM CST
UK postal service company Royal Mail announced on Friday that it has carried out a survey of deliveries made throughout its extensive network of around 1,400 delivery offices, which has revealed the ten towns and cities that were hotspots for Christmas shopping online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which were on 28 November on 1 December 2014 respectively this year.
NetSuite Unveils Technology and Global Customer Launches at 2014 Internet Retailing Conference
PR Newswire Europe - Wed Nov 26, 12:18PM CST
- Learn How Leading Retail Brands Are Transforming Business and Expanding Globally with Next-Generation Ecommerce Technology
N: 101.72 (+3.38)
Global Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market 2015-2019: Key Vendors are Deutsche Post DHL, FedEx, TNT Express and United Parcel Service
M2 - Thu Nov 20, 5:31AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5lmjph/global_courier) has announced the addition of the "Global Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. An increase in mergers and acquisitions is expected to enable companies to expand their customer base and product and service portfolio. Vendors in this market are opting for the M&A route to increase their global presence and expand their product portfolio as well as achieve economies of scale in various business processes. According to the report, one of the main drivers of the Global CEP market is the increase in the domestic e-commerce trade. The e-commerce trade primarily involves online shopping and B2B businesses, and it is growing rapidly in the APAC region. Moreover, the demand for B2C e-commerce trade is also increasing. Further, the report states that intense competition from vendors leads to price wars, thus eliminating the profit from the market. High competition encourages vendors to differentiate their services from others. There are various vendors charging different prices for the same service, thus wiping out the pure profit from the market. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Global CEP Market 08. Market Segmentation by Customer Type 09. Market Segmentation by Product 10. Market Segmentation by Shipment Type 11. Geographical Segmentation 12. Buying Criteria 13. Market Growth Drivers 14. Drivers and their Impact 15. Market Challenges 16. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 17. Market Trends 18. Trends and their Impact 19. Vendor Landscape 20. Key Vendor Analysis 21. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - A1Express - AK Express - Allied Express - Antron Express - Aramex - Bring Couriers - City Link - DTDC - DX Group - Deutsche Post DHL - Dynamic Parcel Distribution (GeoPost) - FedEx - General Logistics Systems - Hermes Europe - Interlink ExpressParcels - NAPAREX - ONS Express & Logistics - One World Express - Parcelforce Worldwide - Purolator - Royal Mail - Royale International - SWIFT Couriers Services - Ship2Anywhere - TCS Express and Logistics - TNT Express - Toll Holdings - TransForce - Tuffnells Parcels Express - Unique AirExpress - United Parcel Service. - Yodel For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5l...al_courier
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17)
Use your franking machine to send letters and parcels worldwide this Christmas
M2 - Thu Nov 13, 5:30AM CST
Royal Mail delivers to over 230 countries worldwide enabling you to reach the rest of the world from your franking machine, without the need to call couriers or arrange an alternative delivery. Royal Mail also offer free returns for undelivered items so reaching your customers or colleagues overseas couldn't be simpler.
Post Office Welcomes Royal Mail's New Small Parcel Format And Promotion To Help People Send More For Less This Christmas!
M2 - Wed Oct 22, 2:46AM CDT
- Maximum Size for Royal Mail's Small Parcel format to almost double
Royal Mail seeks 19,000 seasonal workers for Christmas deliveries
M2 - Tue Oct 21, 7:39AM CDT
UK postal service Royal Mail disclosed on Monday that it is looking to recruit around 19,000 temporary workers over the Christmas post season between mid November and early January 2015 for Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide. They will support Royal Mail's permanent 124,000 postmen and women who sort and deliver the mail all year round
UK Parcels: Market Insight 2014
M2 - Thu Oct 16, 5:22AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xpjxg6/uk_parcels) has announced the addition of the "UK Parcels: Market Insight 2014" report to their offering. This report reviews the UK parcels market encompassing the business-to-business, business-to-consumer and consumer / small business consigned segments. We quantify the market size, historical growth rates, segmentation patterns and levels of industry profitability while reviewing key factors behind these figures. Our market size estimate is derived from our bottom-up model of the revenues of all of the operators in the market with adjustments made to take into account a range of factors. This model has been regularly updated and refined since it was first developed in 2004. This report's forecast for industry growth by segment is based on this analysis of historical trends and our understanding of growth drivers. For the 2014 edition of the report we have reviewed our market sizing, segmentation and forecasting methodology and made a series of changes which we believe significantly improve the reliability and accuracy of our market data. What are the objectives of this report? - Continued overall volume growth - New investment in additional and upgraded facilities - Macro factors such as the trend growth of home shopping and the cyclical impact of the economy on volumes continuing to provide challenges and opportunities - Ongoing refinement of operating models and launch of new service features to enable evolving customer needs to be served profitably Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. List of charts and tables 3. Parcels market 4. Market drivers - Discussion of market drivers - GDP - Inflation - Household disposable income and retail sales - Measures of business-to-consumer parcel volumes - Internet shopping value - Views of other analysts - Transactions not resulting in a delivery - Internet shopping: international comparisons - International transactions - Penetration of internet shopping enablers - Transaction size and implied mail order transaction volume - Internet shopping returns rate and implied mail order parcels shipment volumes 5. Competitive landscape - Types of parcels carriers - Carrier size and growth - Operating models and segment focus - Carrier profitability - Employment and productivity - Industry cost inflation - Share price performance 6. Forecasts - Forecast Approach - GDP Forecast - Relationship between real GDP and growth of the B2B parcels segment - Household disposable income and retail sales outlook - Internet shopping value - Transactions not resulting in a delivery - International transactions - Transaction size and implied mail order transaction volume - Internet shopping returns rate and implied mail order parcels shipment volumes - Overall parcels market value forecast - Risks to the forecast Companies Mentioned - APC - City Link - DHL - DPD - DX - FedEx - Hermes - Interlink - Nightfreight - Parcelforce Worldwide - Royal Mail - TNT Express - Tuffnells - UK Mail - UPS - Yodel For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xpjxg6/uk_parcels
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17)
European Business and Community Leaders Launch new Charter to Target Depression in the Workplace
Business Wire - Thu Oct 09, 2:00AM CDT
Today, business leaders from across Europe will meet to launch a Business Charter that aims to prevent the disabling effects of depression among employees and reduce the burden of depression on employers. More than 30 million people in Europe are affected by depression, most of whom are working age.(1)
European Parcel Shop and Locker Networks Market Report 2014
M2 - Wed Oct 08, 2:19AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/287w5k/european_parcel) has announced the addition of the "European Parcel Shop and Locker Networks: Market Insight Report 2014" report to their offering. This report gives a detailed view of the historical and forecast development of parcel shop and locker networks. It includes sections looking at strategies of the main network operators, profiling locker manufacturers and on seven of the leading markets (France, Germany, Benelux, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK). It quantifies the market size and sets out credible forecast scenarios supported by clearly stated assumptions. We also carry out an in-depth analysis of the relevant drivers of growth - in particular home shopping - setting out historical changes and available forecasts. The price includes a follow-up conference call with authors of the report to discuss findings and go through any questions you may have on areas such as report methodology, definitions, inputs to our forecast model and alternative scenarios. Why is it important? - Parcel shops and locker networks are quickly being rolled out across Europe. - They are rapidly becoming an essential component of the logistics operations involved in getting internet purchases into the hands of consumers, while also remaining a key element of spare parts logistics operations. - Those building networks frequently advocate them as the best solutions for long-standing problems such as the last mile and returns. - Across the whole logistics industry they are one of the fastest-growing areas and appear likely to remain so in the future. - This report aims to explore what is happening in the market now, what factors are driving it and provide a view on how it is likely to develop in the future. The report is intended for: - Operators of parcel shop and locker network businesses - Parcels carriers - Home shopping / internet retailers - Operators of field service engineer forces - Convenience store chains - Investors in these businesses - Market regulators and policymakers - Banks, analysts, consultants and other parties with interests in the sector Key Topics Covered: 1. Industry description 2. Market size and growth 3. Competitive landscape 4. UK 5. Germany 6. France 7. Italy 8. Spain 9. Benelux 10. Poland 11. Other European markets Companies Mentioned - Bartolini - Ceur - City Link - Correas - DHL - DPD - Deutsche Post - FedEX - GLS - Geopost - Hermes - InPost - Kiala - La Poste - Neopost - PostNL - Poste Italiane - Royal Mail - TNT - Trans-o-flex - UK Mail - UPS For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/28...ean_parcel
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17)
Tracesmart(R), part of LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions, appoints new Head of Data
Business Wire - Thu Oct 02, 4:58AM CDT
Tracesmart(R), a LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions company, has announced the appointment of Jackie Bradford as Head of Data.
Royal Mail launches Special Stamps celebrating Seaside Architecture
M2 - Wed Sep 24, 4:00AM CDT
Royal Mail today launches 10 new stamps that celebrate the variety and originality of UK seaside architecture, which includes the pier in Worthing.
Global Express and Small Parcels 2014: Vendors Dominating are DHL Express, FedEx and UPS
M2 - Thu Sep 11, 4:16AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rn3x39/global_express) has announced the addition of the "Global Express and Small Parcels 2014" report to their offering. While still dominated by the likes of DHL Express, FedEx and UPS, the express and small parcel market is going through changes which it has not seen since the 1990s when the market underwent a period of mergers and acquisitions. During that time, these providers expanded their service offerings to provide a "one-shop" approach for supply chain needs. The market is evolving yet again for a number of reasons, including: - A slow growing global economy - Improvements in technology resulting in companies being able to better rationalise logistics and transportation needs - The growth of e-commerce - Changing needs and products in vertical sectors - Rising competition within the express and small parcel market Along with these reasons, consolidation has been debated for several years particularly with a focus on TNT Express as the target. The Dutch provider has undergone changes to its organisation. In 2010, TNT NV separated its divisions into two separate companies: Mail and Express. TNT NV retained a 29.9% minority financial shareholding in TNT Express. In 2012, UPS announced intentions to acquire the company but in early 2013 the European Commission ruled against the merger. It now appears that an acquisition of TNT Express is no longer on the table; major integrators and other entrants to the express and small parcel market are instead focusing on expanding parcel volumes by introducing new service solutions, as well as making partnerships and smaller regional acquisitions to expand into targeted countries, regions and sectors. Key Topics Covered: 1.0 Executive Summary 2.0 Introduction - Economy - Express Market Development - Rationalisation of Needs 3.0 Changing Delivery Options - Time - Locations - Increasing Competition - Post Offices - Regional Parcel Carriers - The Amazon Factor 4.0 The Integrators - TNT Express - A Return to Basics - International Volumes and Revenue - Global Time Definite Market 5.0 Global and Regional Market Size and Forecast - Global Market Size - Regional Market Size - Africa - Asia Pacific - Europe - Middle East - North America - South America 6.0 Express Provider Profiles - Deutsche Post DHL - FedEx - TNT Express - UPS - China Post - Japan Post - La Poste - Royal Mail - USPS - Aramex - SG Holdings - Toll Global Express - Yamato 7.0 Appendix - Challenges in Defining the Express and Small Parcel Market - Market Sizing by Country For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rn...al_express
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17)
Royal Mail exceeds quality of service targets for First and Second Class mail deliveries
M2 - Tue Aug 26, 9:56AM CDT
Royal Mail plc, the parent company of the UK's designated universal postal service provider Royal Mail Group Limited, announced on Tuesday that it surpassed its targets for quality of service targets in the first quarter of its fiscal year 2014-15.
France investigating package delivery companies
AP - Wed Jul 16, 6:42AM CDT
PARIS (AP) — Three of the world's leading package delivery businesses are being investigated by France's competition watchdog, and may face fines.
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17)
Global Express and Small Parcels 2014
M2 - Wed Jul 09, 6:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/s473lk/global_express) has announced the addition of the "Global Express and Small Parcels 2014" report to their offering. The major express and small parcel providers - DHL Express, FedEx, TNT Express and UPS are facing challenges in a changing market as well as increasing competition from such institutions as post offices. This developing market has been brought about by a shift in economic conditions throughout the world as well as the rise of e-commerce, that is, online retailing. Quite likely the growing acceptance of 3D printing will also bring additional unimaginable changes. Express services, international and domestic, are indeed changing. International express, which typically involves the time-definite movement of goods via air (planes owned or leased), have altered for some providers. For example, product selection has shifted away from premium solutions. In other words, customers have become more price conscious. This has added pressure to providers' margins and has resulted in changes such as rate adjustments and service levels. In addition to these developments, emerging markets within Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and South America are experiencing growth in express and small parcels particularly as manufacturing moves into these markets and as a result of growing domestic demand. Domestic express, which typically involves time-definite road solutions, has also seen changes - delivery times and delivery locations are expanding as an increasing number of options are made available to a consumer who now shops not only at a physical store, but also online via a laptop, smartphone and/or tablet. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Changing Delivery Options 4. The Integrators 5. Global and Regional Market Size and Forecast 6. Express Provider Profiles 7. Appendix Companies Mentioned: - Aramex - China Post - DPD - FedEx - Japan Post - La Poste - Royal Mail - SG Holdings - Toll Global Express - TNT Express - UPS - USPS - Yamato For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/s4...al_express
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17)
European Parcel Shop and Locker Networks: Market Insight Report 2014
M2 - Mon Jul 07, 10:51AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gzb595/european_parcel) has announced the addition of the "European Parcel Shop and Locker Networks: Market Insight Report 2014" report to their offering. Parcel shops and locker networks are quickly being rolled out across Europe. They are rapidly becoming an essential component of the logistics operations involved in getting internet purchases into the hands of consumers while also remaining a key element of spare parts logistics operations. In addition, the networks now generate significant levels of revenue. The report gives our estimates of this, how it segments by country and type, what its key drivers are and our forecasts for revenue growth over the period to 2018. Those building networks frequently advocate them as the best solutions for long-standing problems such as last mile delivery and home-shopping returns. Networks have the potential to offer benefits to a range of different parties by providing a combination of increased convenience and lower costs. Key benefits frequently cited include improving the economics of typical parcel carrier operations through greater consolidation, increasing the success rate of consumer deliveries and hence retailers' satisfaction level, reducing time lost by field engineers travelling to the depot for spare parts and driving additional footfall and revenue to sites hosting them. This report analyses the development of these networks with particular focus on seven leading territories (France, Germany, Benelux, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK). The study finds that networks have been rolled out most rapidly in northern European countries and that, in some countries, the number of locations now exceeds the number of post office outlets. The networks and strategies of the main operators - including parcels carriers and independents such as InPost and ByBox - are reviewed and locker manufacturers, such as KEBA, Logibag, InPost and TZ are profiled. The report includes insights from interviews with customers, profiles of the leading players, as well as growth forecasts for the market and its key drivers. Key Topics Covered: 1. Industry description 2. Market size and growth 3. Competitive landscape 4. UK 5. Germany 6. France 7. Italy 8. Spain 9. Benelux 10. Poland 11. Other European markets Companies Mentioned - Bartolini - Ceur - City Link - Correas - DHL - DPD - Deutsche Post - FedEX - GLS - Geopost - Hermes - InPost - Kiala - La Poste - Neopost - PostNL - Poste Italiane - Royal Mail - TNT - Trans-o-flex - UK Mail - UPS For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gz...ean_parcel
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17)
UK Domestic Express Parcel Carriers Digest 2014
M2 - Mon Jun 30, 6:46AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q64wdb/uk_domestic) has announced the addition of the "UK Domestic Express Parcel Carriers Digest 2014" report to their offering. A handy compendium of the UK express industry, examining the 16 key UK express carriers that offer a national next day service throughout the UK. An invaluable report for: - Suppliers - to identify, track, target and refine sales opportunities - Customers - to compare and maintain awareness of services offered - Operators - to monitor competitors A great information tool that would take days to research - all in one easy volume. The UK Domestic Express Parcel Carriers Digest will also be useful for all major carriers (for marketing departments), financial data (for finance departments) and can be used as part of an industry induction program (personnel/HR departments). Key Topics Covered: 1. History 2. Company Information 3. Three Years Financial Data (where available) 4. Markets and Operations 5. Domestic Service Range 6. International Service Range 7. IT Solutions. Companies Mentioned - APC Overnight - City Link - DHL Express - DPD - DX Group - FedEx UK - Hermes - Interlink Express - Nightfreight - Parcelforce Worldwide - Royal Mail - TNT Express - Tuffnells - UK Mail - UPS - Yodel For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q6...k_domestic
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17)
European Stocks Trade Lower Amid Slowing U.K. GDP Growth
at The Street - Tue Jan 27, 5:27AM CST
European markets are in the red as slowing GDP growth in the U.K. adds to concerns about the region's sluggish recovery.
PHG: 28.93 (-0.07), ERIC: 12.77 (-0.02), SI: 132.66 (-1.58)
European Stocks Trade Mixed Ahead of Expected ECB Stimulus
at The Street - Thu Jan 22, 5:42AM CST
European stocks are mixed ahead of an expected announcement of quantitative easing by the European Central Bank.
TEF: 15.01 (+0.01)
The Twelve Spikes of Cyber Christmas!
M2 - Thu Jan 08, 7:04AM CST
NetDespatch, the leading Software as a Service (SaaS) parcel data management platform for parcel carriers including APC Overnight, Royal Mail, Yodel and Collect+ and used by retailers including John Lewis, Shop Group Direct, Amazon and Superdrug, has today revealed the online sales statistics collated from its delivery database over the 2014 festive period. The findings support reports that it was the busiest year on record, for both retailers and carriers.
Royal Mail reveals top ten UK hotspots for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping
M2 - Fri Dec 05, 9:44AM CST
UK postal service company Royal Mail announced on Friday that it has carried out a survey of deliveries made throughout its extensive network of around 1,400 delivery offices, which has revealed the ten towns and cities that were hotspots for Christmas shopping online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which were on 28 November on 1 December 2014 respectively this year.
NetSuite Unveils Technology and Global Customer Launches at 2014 Internet Retailing Conference
PR Newswire Europe - Wed Nov 26, 12:18PM CST
- Learn How Leading Retail Brands Are Transforming Business and Expanding Globally with Next-Generation Ecommerce Technology
N: 101.72 (+3.38)
Global Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market 2015-2019: Key Vendors are Deutsche Post DHL, FedEx, TNT Express and United Parcel Service
M2 - Thu Nov 20, 5:31AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5lmjph/global_courier) has announced the addition of the "Global Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. An increase in mergers and acquisitions is expected to enable companies to expand their customer base and product and service portfolio. Vendors in this market are opting for the M&A route to increase their global presence and expand their product portfolio as well as achieve economies of scale in various business processes. According to the report, one of the main drivers of the Global CEP market is the increase in the domestic e-commerce trade. The e-commerce trade primarily involves online shopping and B2B businesses, and it is growing rapidly in the APAC region. Moreover, the demand for B2C e-commerce trade is also increasing. Further, the report states that intense competition from vendors leads to price wars, thus eliminating the profit from the market. High competition encourages vendors to differentiate their services from others. There are various vendors charging different prices for the same service, thus wiping out the pure profit from the market. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Global CEP Market 08. Market Segmentation by Customer Type 09. Market Segmentation by Product 10. Market Segmentation by Shipment Type 11. Geographical Segmentation 12. Buying Criteria 13. Market Growth Drivers 14. Drivers and their Impact 15. Market Challenges 16. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 17. Market Trends 18. Trends and their Impact 19. Vendor Landscape 20. Key Vendor Analysis 21. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - A1Express - AK Express - Allied Express - Antron Express - Aramex - Bring Couriers - City Link - DTDC - DX Group - Deutsche Post DHL - Dynamic Parcel Distribution (GeoPost) - FedEx - General Logistics Systems - Hermes Europe - Interlink ExpressParcels - NAPAREX - ONS Express & Logistics - One World Express - Parcelforce Worldwide - Purolator - Royal Mail - Royale International - SWIFT Couriers Services - Ship2Anywhere - TCS Express and Logistics - TNT Express - Toll Holdings - TransForce - Tuffnells Parcels Express - Unique AirExpress - United Parcel Service. - Yodel For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5l...al_courier
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17)
Use your franking machine to send letters and parcels worldwide this Christmas
M2 - Thu Nov 13, 5:30AM CST
Royal Mail delivers to over 230 countries worldwide enabling you to reach the rest of the world from your franking machine, without the need to call couriers or arrange an alternative delivery. Royal Mail also offer free returns for undelivered items so reaching your customers or colleagues overseas couldn't be simpler.
Post Office Welcomes Royal Mail's New Small Parcel Format And Promotion To Help People Send More For Less This Christmas!
M2 - Wed Oct 22, 2:46AM CDT
- Maximum Size for Royal Mail's Small Parcel format to almost double
Royal Mail seeks 19,000 seasonal workers for Christmas deliveries
M2 - Tue Oct 21, 7:39AM CDT
UK postal service Royal Mail disclosed on Monday that it is looking to recruit around 19,000 temporary workers over the Christmas post season between mid November and early January 2015 for Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide. They will support Royal Mail's permanent 124,000 postmen and women who sort and deliver the mail all year round
UK Parcels: Market Insight 2014
M2 - Thu Oct 16, 5:22AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xpjxg6/uk_parcels) has announced the addition of the "UK Parcels: Market Insight 2014" report to their offering. This report reviews the UK parcels market encompassing the business-to-business, business-to-consumer and consumer / small business consigned segments. We quantify the market size, historical growth rates, segmentation patterns and levels of industry profitability while reviewing key factors behind these figures. Our market size estimate is derived from our bottom-up model of the revenues of all of the operators in the market with adjustments made to take into account a range of factors. This model has been regularly updated and refined since it was first developed in 2004. This report's forecast for industry growth by segment is based on this analysis of historical trends and our understanding of growth drivers. For the 2014 edition of the report we have reviewed our market sizing, segmentation and forecasting methodology and made a series of changes which we believe significantly improve the reliability and accuracy of our market data. What are the objectives of this report? - Continued overall volume growth - New investment in additional and upgraded facilities - Macro factors such as the trend growth of home shopping and the cyclical impact of the economy on volumes continuing to provide challenges and opportunities - Ongoing refinement of operating models and launch of new service features to enable evolving customer needs to be served profitably Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. List of charts and tables 3. Parcels market 4. Market drivers - Discussion of market drivers - GDP - Inflation - Household disposable income and retail sales - Measures of business-to-consumer parcel volumes - Internet shopping value - Views of other analysts - Transactions not resulting in a delivery - Internet shopping: international comparisons - International transactions - Penetration of internet shopping enablers - Transaction size and implied mail order transaction volume - Internet shopping returns rate and implied mail order parcels shipment volumes 5. Competitive landscape - Types of parcels carriers - Carrier size and growth - Operating models and segment focus - Carrier profitability - Employment and productivity - Industry cost inflation - Share price performance 6. Forecasts - Forecast Approach - GDP Forecast - Relationship between real GDP and growth of the B2B parcels segment - Household disposable income and retail sales outlook - Internet shopping value - Transactions not resulting in a delivery - International transactions - Transaction size and implied mail order transaction volume - Internet shopping returns rate and implied mail order parcels shipment volumes - Overall parcels market value forecast - Risks to the forecast Companies Mentioned - APC - City Link - DHL - DPD - DX - FedEx - Hermes - Interlink - Nightfreight - Parcelforce Worldwide - Royal Mail - TNT Express - Tuffnells - UK Mail - UPS - Yodel For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xpjxg6/uk_parcels
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17)
European Business and Community Leaders Launch new Charter to Target Depression in the Workplace
Business Wire - Thu Oct 09, 2:00AM CDT
Today, business leaders from across Europe will meet to launch a Business Charter that aims to prevent the disabling effects of depression among employees and reduce the burden of depression on employers. More than 30 million people in Europe are affected by depression, most of whom are working age.(1)
European Parcel Shop and Locker Networks Market Report 2014
M2 - Wed Oct 08, 2:19AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/287w5k/european_parcel) has announced the addition of the "European Parcel Shop and Locker Networks: Market Insight Report 2014" report to their offering. This report gives a detailed view of the historical and forecast development of parcel shop and locker networks. It includes sections looking at strategies of the main network operators, profiling locker manufacturers and on seven of the leading markets (France, Germany, Benelux, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK). It quantifies the market size and sets out credible forecast scenarios supported by clearly stated assumptions. We also carry out an in-depth analysis of the relevant drivers of growth - in particular home shopping - setting out historical changes and available forecasts. The price includes a follow-up conference call with authors of the report to discuss findings and go through any questions you may have on areas such as report methodology, definitions, inputs to our forecast model and alternative scenarios. Why is it important? - Parcel shops and locker networks are quickly being rolled out across Europe. - They are rapidly becoming an essential component of the logistics operations involved in getting internet purchases into the hands of consumers, while also remaining a key element of spare parts logistics operations. - Those building networks frequently advocate them as the best solutions for long-standing problems such as the last mile and returns. - Across the whole logistics industry they are one of the fastest-growing areas and appear likely to remain so in the future. - This report aims to explore what is happening in the market now, what factors are driving it and provide a view on how it is likely to develop in the future. The report is intended for: - Operators of parcel shop and locker network businesses - Parcels carriers - Home shopping / internet retailers - Operators of field service engineer forces - Convenience store chains - Investors in these businesses - Market regulators and policymakers - Banks, analysts, consultants and other parties with interests in the sector Key Topics Covered: 1. Industry description 2. Market size and growth 3. Competitive landscape 4. UK 5. Germany 6. France 7. Italy 8. Spain 9. Benelux 10. Poland 11. Other European markets Companies Mentioned - Bartolini - Ceur - City Link - Correas - DHL - DPD - Deutsche Post - FedEX - GLS - Geopost - Hermes - InPost - Kiala - La Poste - Neopost - PostNL - Poste Italiane - Royal Mail - TNT - Trans-o-flex - UK Mail - UPS For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/28...ean_parcel
FDX: 176.47 (+0.17)
Tracesmart(R), part of LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions, appoints new Head of Data
Business Wire - Thu Oct 02, 4:58AM CDT
Tracesmart(R), a LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions company, has announced the appointment of Jackie Bradford as Head of Data.
Royal Mail launches Special Stamps celebrating Seaside Architecture
M2 - Wed Sep 24, 4:00AM CDT
Royal Mail today launches 10 new stamps that celebrate the variety and originality of UK seaside architecture, which includes the pier in Worthing.
Global Express and Small Parcels 2014: Vendors Dominating are DHL Express, FedEx and UPS
M2 - Thu Sep 11, 4:16AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rn3x39/global_express) has announced the addition of the "Global Express and Small Parcels 2014" report to their offering. While still dominated by the likes of DHL Express, FedEx and UPS, the express and small parcel market is going through changes which it has not seen since the 1990s when the market underwent a period of mergers and acquisitions. During that time, these providers expanded their service offerings to provide a "one-shop" approach for supply chain needs. The market is evolving yet again for a number of reasons, including: - A slow growing global economy - Improvements in technology resulting in companies being able to better rationalise logistics and transportation needs - The growth of e-commerce - Changing needs and products in vertical sectors - Rising competition within the express and small parcel market Along with these reasons, consolidation has been debated for several years particularly with a focus on TNT Express as the target. The Dutch provider has undergone changes to its organisation. In 2010, TNT NV separated its divisions into two separate companies: Mail and Express. TNT NV retained a 29.9% minority financial shareholding in TNT Express. In 2012, UPS announced intentions to acquire the company but in early 2013 the European Commission ruled against the merger. It now appears that an acquisition of TNT Express is no longer on the table; major integrators and other entrants to the express and small parcel market are instead focusing on expanding parcel volumes by introducing new service solutions, as well as making partnerships and smaller regional acquisitions to expand into targeted countries, regions and sectors. Key Topics Covered: 1.0 Executive Summary 2.0 Introduction - Economy - Express Market Development - Rationalisation of Needs 3.0 Changing Delivery Options - Time - Locations - Increasing Competition - Post Offices - Regional Parcel Carriers - The Amazon Factor 4.0 The Integrators - TNT Express - A Return to Basics - International Volumes and Revenue - Global Time Definite Market 5.0 Global and Regional Market Size and Forecast - Global Market Size - Regional Market Size - Africa - Asia Pacific - Europe - Middle East - North America - South America 6.0 Express Provider Profiles - Deutsche Post DHL - FedEx - TNT Express - UPS - China Post - Japan Post - La Poste - Royal Mail - USPS - Aramex - SG Holdings - Toll Global Express - Yamato 7.0 Appendix - Challenges in Defining the Express and Small Parcel Market - Market Sizing by Country For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rn...al_express
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Royal Mail exceeds quality of service targets for First and Second Class mail deliveries
M2 - Tue Aug 26, 9:56AM CDT
Royal Mail plc, the parent company of the UK's designated universal postal service provider Royal Mail Group Limited, announced on Tuesday that it surpassed its targets for quality of service targets in the first quarter of its fiscal year 2014-15.
France investigating package delivery companies
AP - Wed Jul 16, 6:42AM CDT
PARIS (AP) — Three of the world's leading package delivery businesses are being investigated by France's competition watchdog, and may face fines.
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Global Express and Small Parcels 2014
M2 - Wed Jul 09, 6:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/s473lk/global_express) has announced the addition of the "Global Express and Small Parcels 2014" report to their offering. The major express and small parcel providers - DHL Express, FedEx, TNT Express and UPS are facing challenges in a changing market as well as increasing competition from such institutions as post offices. This developing market has been brought about by a shift in economic conditions throughout the world as well as the rise of e-commerce, that is, online retailing. Quite likely the growing acceptance of 3D printing will also bring additional unimaginable changes. Express services, international and domestic, are indeed changing. International express, which typically involves the time-definite movement of goods via air (planes owned or leased), have altered for some providers. For example, product selection has shifted away from premium solutions. In other words, customers have become more price conscious. This has added pressure to providers' margins and has resulted in changes such as rate adjustments and service levels. In addition to these developments, emerging markets within Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and South America are experiencing growth in express and small parcels particularly as manufacturing moves into these markets and as a result of growing domestic demand. Domestic express, which typically involves time-definite road solutions, has also seen changes - delivery times and delivery locations are expanding as an increasing number of options are made available to a consumer who now shops not only at a physical store, but also online via a laptop, smartphone and/or tablet. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Changing Delivery Options 4. The Integrators 5. Global and Regional Market Size and Forecast 6. Express Provider Profiles 7. Appendix Companies Mentioned: - Aramex - China Post - DPD - FedEx - Japan Post - La Poste - Royal Mail - SG Holdings - Toll Global Express - TNT Express - UPS - USPS - Yamato For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/s4...al_express
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European Parcel Shop and Locker Networks: Market Insight Report 2014
M2 - Mon Jul 07, 10:51AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gzb595/european_parcel) has announced the addition of the "European Parcel Shop and Locker Networks: Market Insight Report 2014" report to their offering. Parcel shops and locker networks are quickly being rolled out across Europe. They are rapidly becoming an essential component of the logistics operations involved in getting internet purchases into the hands of consumers while also remaining a key element of spare parts logistics operations. In addition, the networks now generate significant levels of revenue. The report gives our estimates of this, how it segments by country and type, what its key drivers are and our forecasts for revenue growth over the period to 2018. Those building networks frequently advocate them as the best solutions for long-standing problems such as last mile delivery and home-shopping returns. Networks have the potential to offer benefits to a range of different parties by providing a combination of increased convenience and lower costs. Key benefits frequently cited include improving the economics of typical parcel carrier operations through greater consolidation, increasing the success rate of consumer deliveries and hence retailers' satisfaction level, reducing time lost by field engineers travelling to the depot for spare parts and driving additional footfall and revenue to sites hosting them. This report analyses the development of these networks with particular focus on seven leading territories (France, Germany, Benelux, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK). The study finds that networks have been rolled out most rapidly in northern European countries and that, in some countries, the number of locations now exceeds the number of post office outlets. The networks and strategies of the main operators - including parcels carriers and independents such as InPost and ByBox - are reviewed and locker manufacturers, such as KEBA, Logibag, InPost and TZ are profiled. The report includes insights from interviews with customers, profiles of the leading players, as well as growth forecasts for the market and its key drivers. Key Topics Covered: 1. Industry description 2. Market size and growth 3. Competitive landscape 4. UK 5. Germany 6. France 7. Italy 8. Spain 9. Benelux 10. Poland 11. Other European markets Companies Mentioned - Bartolini - Ceur - City Link - Correas - DHL - DPD - Deutsche Post - FedEX - GLS - Geopost - Hermes - InPost - Kiala - La Poste - Neopost - PostNL - Poste Italiane - Royal Mail - TNT - Trans-o-flex - UK Mail - UPS For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gz...ean_parcel
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UK Domestic Express Parcel Carriers Digest 2014
M2 - Mon Jun 30, 6:46AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q64wdb/uk_domestic) has announced the addition of the "UK Domestic Express Parcel Carriers Digest 2014" report to their offering. A handy compendium of the UK express industry, examining the 16 key UK express carriers that offer a national next day service throughout the UK. An invaluable report for: - Suppliers - to identify, track, target and refine sales opportunities - Customers - to compare and maintain awareness of services offered - Operators - to monitor competitors A great information tool that would take days to research - all in one easy volume. The UK Domestic Express Parcel Carriers Digest will also be useful for all major carriers (for marketing departments), financial data (for finance departments) and can be used as part of an industry induction program (personnel/HR departments). Key Topics Covered: 1. History 2. Company Information 3. Three Years Financial Data (where available) 4. Markets and Operations 5. Domestic Service Range 6. International Service Range 7. IT Solutions. Companies Mentioned - APC Overnight - City Link - DHL Express - DPD - DX Group - FedEx UK - Hermes - Interlink Express - Nightfreight - Parcelforce Worldwide - Royal Mail - TNT Express - Tuffnells - UK Mail - UPS - Yodel For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q6...k_domestic
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