Published on 22/12/2016 by Punchmedia

Online Retailers Working to Deliver Before Santa

Busy couriers are expected to be delivering Christmas presents in the early hours, late nights and even the weekend as they work tirelessly to get gifts purchased online under the tree before Santa does. With Australia's online retail industry now worth over $20 billion, according to the NAB online retail sales index, this December has seen such increased delivery volumes that courier companies are handling the capacity with unprecedented longer trading hours and increased staff numbers.

Retail Demand Builds

In the early 2000s, the Courier Pick-up and Delivery Services industry grew strongly, as internet connections were rolled out across Australia, strongly affecting both consumers and businesses. From a consumer perspective, e-commerce came of age internationally in the early to mid-2000s, as a range of products became available online. Consumer adoption of new technology, the increased range of online retailers and lower prices over much of the past five years have strengthened online spending growth compared with in-store spending. An increase in online shopping has supported demand for delivery services. For some online retailers, industry players typically provide the crucial last step in the sale process. The goods sent by these markets are often small in size, but high in value.  

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Curtis is a leading expert in the business-for-sale industry, serving as a senior content creator at anybusiness.com.au.

With a career spanning over fifteen years, Curtis has accumulated extensive knowledge in the domain of business sales, acquisitions, and valuations. His deep understanding of market dynamics and his ability to translate complex industry jargon into accessible insights make him a trusted resource for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to buy or sell businesses.

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