https://pressroom.prlog.org/Parcelherocom/ About ParcelHero - Leading international online courier ParcelHero strategically partners with the world's leading, logistics companies, including DHL, UPS and DPD to provide a flexible, cost-effective range of parcel delivery services to over 220 countries worldwide. https://www.prlog.org/13143976-the-cost-of-war-over-40-of-retailers-and-transport-storage-firms-plan-may-price-increases.html The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Insights survey reveals over 40% of retailers and transport & storage sector firms plan to increase their prices this month.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:10:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13142808-more-transport-storage-companies-are-pouring-money-into-ai-but-where-is-that-investment-going.html The home delivery expert Parcelhero says the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by UK transport & storage companies has mushroomed in the first quarter of 2026.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:40:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13141538-ten-years-on-from-death-of-the-high-street-report-are-our-town-centres-still-dying.html In 2016, the home delivery expert Parcelhero released its highly influential report '2030: The Death of the High Street'.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:08:58 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13139307-record-spike-in-the-number-of-transport-storage-companies-concerned-about-international-conflict.html The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Insights survey reveals a huge surge in concern about the impact of global conflict among transport & storage sector businesses.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:29:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13137888-parcelhero-boosts-its-customer-support-with-new-ai-powered-features.html The industry-leading parcel price comparison site Parcelhero has announced the introduction of a suite of new AI-powered customer support features that will speed up its responses to its customers' queries and boost its round-the-clock customer support.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:45:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13136242-parcelhero-partners-with-royal-mail-to-offer-wider-range-of-new-low-cost-options.html Parcelhero, the UK's leading parcel price comparison platform, has announced a new partnership with Royal Mail. The new service integrates Royal Mail's courier services into Parcelhero's suite of offerings.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:29:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13134750-parcelhero-launches-market-leading-live-tracking-and-streamlined-booking-features.html Parcelhero Group, the UK's leading courier comparison and shipping platform, has launched the first phase of its major platform evolution, featuring new AI-powered tracking, the industry's fastest booking interface, and a host of new smart features...Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:47:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13134083-uk-goods-exports-soared-in-january-but-it-may-be-false-dawn-cautions-parcelhero.html The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) international trade bulletin shows UK goods exports climbed by 6.7% in January, a rise of £2bn. Exports to both EU and non-EU countries all rose, with only the US market showing a decline.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:49:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13131385-brits-are-load-of-mummies-boys-says-parcelhero.html New research from the home delivery experts Parcelhero reveals that Brits are planning to splash £2.52bn on sending gifts, cards and flowers to their mums on Mother's Day (15 March). That's up 5% on last year's spend.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:23:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13128393-8-3bn-fall-in-goods-exports-means-uks-annual-trade-figures-flatter-to-deceive-says-parcelhero.html The UK's annual trade figures for 2025 have been released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and they present a mixed bag of results for exports, cautions the international delivery expert Parcelhero.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:31:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13125771-brits-heart-valentines-day-uk-set-to-spend-record-2-38bn.html New research from the home delivery expert Parcelhero reveals that Brits are set to spend a record £2.38bn on Valentine's Day gifts, flowers and cards to mark the big day. That's a 7% increase on last year.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:07:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13124989-parcelhero-asks-is-it-time-to-scrap-the-uks-cooling-off-period-for-returns.html The UK's 2013 Consumer Contracts Regulations introduced a 14 day no-fault 'cooling-off' period for online purchases.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:34:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13121556-whats-hot-in-commerce-and-home-deliveries-for-2026.html The home delivery expert Parcelhero has revealed its list of the key trends that online sellers and their delivery partners should focus on this year.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:50:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13114460-youve-already-missed-the-last-deadline-for-sending-parcel-for-christmas-island-says-parcelhero.html The international delivery expert Parcelhero has been comparing all the major parcel companies' final collection dates for parcels to arrive in time for Christmas.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:11:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13111940-the-1-15bn-black-friday-bonanza-could-prove-to-be-black-day-for-specialist-retailers.html Black Friday is set to see a 3% rise in UK sales this year, resulting in a £1.15bn bonanza on Friday 28 November, forecasts the home delivery expert Parcelhero. It predicts that UK sales will reach £12bn over the entire Black Friday-Cyber Monday week.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:37:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13110081-this-singles-day-will-be-the-worlds-biggest-shopping-event-so-why-have-you-never-heard-of-it.html In 2024, the total sales for Singles Day were approximately $203.6bn, significantly larger than Black Friday/Cyber Week sales, which totalled 'only' around $38bn for the entire Cyber Week period. Yet, many Brits have never heard of the event.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:21:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13104919-international-shipping-and-commerce-expert-cynthia-larue-joins-parcelhero-to-deliver-growth.html The international logistics and e-commerce veteran Cynthia LaRue has joined the UK-based logistics comparison group Parcelhero as its first-ever Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:17:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13102789-uk-us-postal-services-are-continuing-despite-government-shutdown-says-parcelhero.html A US government shutdown has been triggered after Congress failed to pass a last-minute funding bill. Many US government employees have been put on furlough without pay and many – though not all – federal services have been suspended.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:51:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13102773-christmas-in-october-amazon-uses-the-word-festive-to-launch-its-autumn-sale.html The online giant Amazon is already dropping the 'F' word – 'festive'. It says this month's Big Deal Days 2025 sale, which is planned for 7-8 October, will arrive 'just in time for the festive season'.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:34:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13098781-transport-storage-firms-shun-flexible-working.html According to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Insights and Conditions Survey, the number of transport & storage sector companies reporting that homeworking will remain part of their permanent business model has fallen to 2.8%.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:10:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13094437-cheap-imports-tsunami-is-it-time-the-uk-followed-the-us-in-scrapping-de-minimis-asks-parcelhero.html Following President Trump's long-planned ending of duty-free de minimis packages from China into the USA, the UK has seen spiralling imports of low-value goods as Chinese retailers seek out new markets.Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:50:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13089526-half-of-brits-abandon-their-cart-at-checkout-because-of-delivery-fees.html The home delivery expert Parcelhero has found that unexpectedly high delivery fees and a lack of delivery options make many online shoppers abandon their cart.Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:56:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13084677-retail-sales-plummeted-in-may-as-brits-spending-spree-screeched-to-halt-says-parcelhero.html After four months of continuous rises, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sales estimates for May show Brits' spending spree coming to an abrupt halt, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:28:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13083180-new-trade-deal-wont-help-uk-smes-facing-record-drop-in-us-exports-says-parcelhero.html The international delivery expert Parcelhero says the new US-UK trade deal – announced on 8 May and finally signed off by President Trump and PM Keir Starmer at the G7 meeting on Monday – has been eagerly anticipated.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:47:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13081726-fewer-transport-storage-firms-plan-to-axe-jobs-or-raise-prices-compared-to-any-other-sector.html A new survey by the Government's Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that, in late May, 40% of all businesses reported that their staffing costs have increased over the last three months. Worst hit are accommodation & food businesses.Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:48:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13080664-how-to-sink-the-porch-pirates-parcelheros-top-3-tips-to-slash-doorstep-thefts.html Recent research estimates that at least 3 million packages were stolen from our doorsteps last year, amounting to a value of around £370m.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:47:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13078201-uk-exports-to-the-us-shot-up-just-before-liberation-day-says-parcelhero.html The international delivery expert Parcelhero says that in the countdown to the imposition of new tariffs, Britain's exports to the US reached their highest levels since the end of 2022.Thu, 22 May 2025 10:50:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13076736-luggage-delivery-only-30-of-holidaymakers-know-about-service-that-could-save-them-100s.html Dragging our holiday luggage around airports, only for it to get lost or delayed, is all too often part of the vacation experience. So too is paying potentially £100s in excess baggage fees.Wed, 14 May 2025 11:36:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13064990-has-trump-learned-lesson-tariff-turn-means-no-tax-on-low-value-canadian-and-mexican-goods.html After weeks of to-ing and fro-ing, US President Donald Trump yesterday imposed new 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and a new 10% levy on items from China.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:13:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13061793-as-the-uk-braces-for-new-northern-ireland-parcel-rules-costs-are-already-rising-and-volumes-falling.html The next round of changes for shipments to Northern Ireland take effect on 31 March. The new regulations are part of the Windsor Framework and they will significantly impact B2B parcels, warns international shipping expert Parcelhero.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:22:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13052518-parcelhero-reveals-its-top-hack-for-saving-money-when-sending-gifts-abroad.html Many Brits are sending gifts to friends and family overseas this month. Not everyone realises that, on top of the cost of an international delivery, there are often Customs duties and taxes to be paid when a package enters a country.Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:43:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13012730-the-perkiest-investors-perks-from-discounted-cars-to-free-booze-chocs-and-breakfasts.html From free chocolate and breakfasts to boozy events, shareholders and investors can enjoy some amazing freebies if they choose the right investments, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:04:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13009274-parcelheros-move-into-the-14bn-b2b-logistics-market-creates-exciting-new-opportunity-for-investors.html The launch of a revolutionary SaaS (software as a service) platform from the international delivery expert Parcelhero creates an exciting opportunity for potential investors looking to get into the £14bn B2B (business to business) logistics market.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:02:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12994901-retailers-final-christmas-order-dates-tell-me-why-we-dont-like-christmas-mondays.html Britain's favourite retailers have revealed their final Christmas online order dates. With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, there could be some nasty surprises for last-minute shoppers, warns the home delivery specialist ParcelHero.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:45:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12554102-delivering-brexit-international-delivery-experts-reveal-the-true-cost-of-leaving-the-eu.html International courier ParcelHero says Brexit will add 30% to the price of an average import and cost the typical SME importer £163k a year through increased shipping costs, duties and taxes, red tape and border delaysFri, 29 Apr 2016 09:16:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12504065-every-transport-company-needs-rising-star-says-parcelhero.html International courier and SME champion ParcelHero, identifies the qualities needed in new recruits for transport and logistics companies, and launches a competition to award those Everyday Transport & Logistics Heroes.Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:39:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12495857-you-dont-need-to-win-the-booker-prize-to-sell-books-successfully-says-parcelhero.html As the shortlist for this year’s Man Booker Prize is revealed, e-commerce experts ParcelHero say the book industry is still healthy for both marketplace traders and budding authors.Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:43:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12494478-saving-heritage-architecture-parcelheros-heavy-message.html Many period features are being lost forever because people don’t realise large and heavy items can be shipped cheaply, says global courier.Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:19:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12492077-ebay-at-20-twenty-top-tips-for-traders-from-commerce-expert.html eBay is 20 years old. To mark the event marketplace fulfilment expert ParcelHero delivers 20 tips for eBay successThu, 10 Sep 2015 09:50:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12432594-dont-trust-to-the-luck-of-the-irish-send-parcels-now-to-avoid-st-patricks-day-rush.html Global couriers Fastlane International says send your St Patrick’s Day gifts early, then relax and enjoy the craicFri, 06 Mar 2015 13:06:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12416684-soon-your-parcels-will-find-you-predicts-fastlane-international-courier-services.html 2015 Could Be The Year Parcels Track Customers - Or Deliver Straight To Their CarWed, 21 Jan 2015 14:24:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12402382-online-retailers-should-prepare-for-manic-monday-says-parcelherocom.html The spending’s not over yet, says internet guru Roger Sumner-RiversThu, 04 Dec 2014 14:24:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12394764-forget-black-friday-now-its-brown-thursday-and-singles-day.html Internet couriers ParcelHero.com ask: 'Is this the end for Cyber Monday?Thu, 13 Nov 2014 18:03:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12393651-parcelhero-says-amateur-golf-is-out-of-the-rough.html International courier reveals golf equipment deliveries have doubledTue, 11 Nov 2014 15:11:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12391941-christmas-parcel-deadlines-for-the-top-10-destinations.html It’s time to start thinking about posting overseas parcelsThu, 06 Nov 2014 14:50:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12390955-50-shopping-days-to-go-and-parcelheros-dreaming-of-green-christmas.html ParcelHero can't promise a white Christmas, but it can promise a greener Christmas than everTue, 04 Nov 2014 14:51:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12388765-parcelhero-wont-leave-you-screaming-this-halloween.html Protect yourself from scary man and van delivery horror stories, urges international courierWed, 29 Oct 2014 17:04:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12386662-parcelhero-welcomes-the-which-dodgy-deliveries-campaign.html Parcel delivery company says 'You can't tar all couriers with the same brush'Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:12:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12383852-fastlane-international-highlights-concerns-over-state-of-the-worlds-postal-systems.html The rise of e-mails and social media has fractured many countries postal systems, warns FastLane InternationalThu, 16 Oct 2014 11:00:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12379738-who-will-win-parcelhero-shares.html Hi-tech international couriers ParcelHero to give away £1,500 worth of free sharesMon, 06 Oct 2014 16:50:12 GMT