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Christmas 2022 last posting dates
Just a quick heads up that Gophr is ‘open’ and delivering EVERY DAY over the Xmas period - even on Christmas Day* should you need us. With industrial action causing all sorts of postage backlogs,…
Green Logistics: How localising delivery can reduce your footprint
Ship-from-store and micro-fulfilment centres (MFCs) are at the core of new sustainable logistics models as they are placed closer to consumers, reducing delivery times and offering more efficient…
Green logistics: A courier’s guide to reducing failed deliveries
There’s much more to sustainable deliveries than just electric vehicles. Failed deliveries (late, missed, lost or wrong) are one of the key contributors to delivery emissions. On average in the UK,…
How to make the most of your Shopify store with the Gophr x Zapiet integration
Gophr has now integrated with Zapiet's app, Zapiet - Pickup + Delivery, which means customers can generate quotes at checkout, create delivery jobs, receive status updates and cancel jobs, all from…
Floral delivery issues: What do consumers complain most about on Twitter?
The first floral delivery service was founded by 15 American florists in 1910. Nowadays you can send flowers for pretty much anything from showing appreciation, sending congratulations, mourning a…
4 questions about how to build a dedicated in-house delivery fleet – and the answers you need
Businesses of every size are benefiting from the boom in online shopping. Online shopping is one of the most popular activities worldwide, with e-retail revenues projected to grow to £4.05 trillion…
4 Ways to Get Better at Delivery as a Florist
As spring quickly approaches, florists need to get ready for their busiest time of year. Union Fleurs, the International Flower Trade Association, reports that the peak seasons for flowers are…
A Courier’s Guide to Remote Work Delivery
Hybrid working looks set to continue for many businesses across the UK even after all the Coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Which means there’s added complexity for PAs, EAs and TAs who now have…
5 Ways Same Day Delivery Can Help Printers
On-demand printing remains a large industry, one that is still viable and competitive, even in the digital age. According to Print Business, for instance, the numbers for 2018 showed that printing,…
Gophr’s SMB Guide: How to launch same day delivery
In the fast-paced world that we live in, where hyper-fast grocery startups are getting goods to customers in 10 minutes, it’s no surprise that people expect everything possible to be delivered…