Amazon is running a promotion in which it will pay shoppers $10 if they pick up their orders instead of having them delivered to their homes, according to Reuters (via MSN.com). But according to the terms and conditions of the Read more
Amazon has considered putting delivery lockers on wheels to bring them closer to customers. Amazon lockers are an option for customers who wish to avoid the risk of front-porch theft and are located at convenience stores, Whole Foods supermarkets, and Read more
Amazon launched a new service that lets Prime customers order a selection of “daily essentials” and pick them up at one of five locations in minutes. Items available with Instant Pickup include snacks, drinks and electronics, as well as some Read more
UPS is expanding its Access Point Locker program, saying the lockers can help online merchants boost sales. The program can be integrated into sellers’ online checkout process so that shoppers without front-door delivery can pick up their orders nearby. There Read more
Amazon is bringing awareness of its delivery lockers to the masses by running a contest in the run-up to Christmas. We’ve been writing about the package pickup trend since it started picking up steam in 2011 – that’s where retailers Read more
Online merchants are looking at ways to get packages into the hands of customers more quickly and efficiently, and this year’s holiday-delivery fiasco demonstrates how tough the challenge will be. The well publicized problems of shipping carriers brought forth more article about Read more
