The ParcelPoint parcel pickup service launched a couple of months ago for newsagents is being embraced by newsagents. Connecting with several logistics companies, it is offering services to a broad range of companies sending parcels to homes.
Here is an update of highlights I received from the folks at ParcelPoint
- We relaunched our website with a range of new features, parcel tracking, agent logins and a much better consumer experience including a new logo http://parcelpoint.com.au/
- We have a video that provides a great introduction to ParcelPoint : http://parcelpoint.com.au/introducing-parcelpoint
- We have 500 Agents signed up around the country, and are focusing on Sydney and Melbourne initially with expansion around the country to shortly follow
- Our first retail integrations are underway with our technology platform that has functioning API’s and web toolkits making it easy for online retailers to integrate
- New suite of marketing material now available and launched and being sent to all Active Agents. This will be turning up at all our active agents over the next few weeks.
- Our carrier independent approach enables ParcelPoint Agents to receive parcels from all carriers, while also providing greater flexibility for online retailers.
- We have a relationship Temando relationship in place to integrate with thousands of retailers to provide very large volumes across the network
- Here is a recent article mentioning ParcelPoint and retailer options for last mile delivery http://www.powerretail.com.au/hot-topics/last-mile-fulfilment-alternatives/
ParcelPoint is an excellent opportunity for newsagents to offer a bonus service from their existing infrastructure.