The growth of qCommerce in the fashion industry, InPost's debut in the finance sector, and marketplace Vinted's idea to improve logistics - these are the news that the eCommerce industry has been recently alive with. That's exactly what you'll read about in the latest edition of Advox Press, in which every two weeks we present the most interesting news from the world of eCommerce. Stay up to date with market trends!
Laurella and Glovo collaboration - a new chapter in qCommerce history
The increasing speed of life, the constant rush and the lengthening list of daily obligations - an increasing number of online stores are responding to the above changes in consumers' lifestyles. eCommerce owners are providing the option to pick up an order using the qCommerce model, which provides express delivery to the customer's door. To date, fast delivery has dominated primarily in the grocery industry. According to British researchers, express shipping will soon dominate the fashion & beauty sector as well, taking over as much as 60% of deliveries there.
Predictions from abroad are confirmed by actions on the Polish market - clothing brand Laurella has started cooperation with Glovo, becoming the first fashion brand to deliver parcels using this type of platform. Since October, customers in Poznan and Warsaw can take advantage of the express home delivery service. And starting in December, the option will also be available to residents of Krakow. How to order clothes from the boutique using the above solution?
The service is no different from any other available inside the application - all you need to do is download Glovo, enter your address and choose the interesting articles from among many products divided into convenient categories.
The owners of the boutique direct their service to both new and regular customers, who, knowing the store's assortment very well, want to order even faster and more conveniently. The cooperation is also in line with Glovo's vision of making it possible to provide urban residents with everything they need in a fast and affordable way.
Read more about the growth of the fashion and delivery sector here. Would a similar solution also work for your eCommerce?
InPost Izi - the debut of the leader in the electronic payment industry
2022 has been an important year for the logistics industry for many reasons. The growing number of online orders, the crisis in the paper packaging market and changing consumer expectations were just some of the things that contributed to the development of new solutions in the field of delivery. Will the coming year prove to be just as innovative?
There are many indications that it will. This is evidenced, for example, by recent news about InPost's latest plans - the organization has been working on expanding its suite of services for quite some time. Rafal Brzoska's company will soon make its debut on the online payment market under the InPost Izi brand - what is the essence of the new functionality?
InPost Izi is centered around a cashless payment model. The scope of the service includes electronic payments, support for terminals, mobile applications and computer programs. In addition, the offer expands to online banking, as well as installment purchases. When will the above solutions be made available to InPost customers?
The company's creators plan to launch the payment system as early as the first quarter of 2023. Moreover, the parcel carrier continues to expand its core base of services with new usabilities. In order to build customer loyalty and meet their growing demands, it recently implemented contactless Parcel Machines and robots in the Żabka store chain. The company is also working on a home grocery delivery option as part of a dedicated solution - InPost Fresh.
You can read more about the logistics services leader's plans here. What do you think of InPost's business model?
Vinted Go platform - a step towards improving reCommerce delivery
reCommerce, or second-hand online sales, continues to gain popularity, claiming its position as one of the top trends in 2023. Growing environmental awareness, the fight against mass production and reducing consumerism are issues that are relevant to today's consumers. The above changes in buying behavior are recognized by the creators of the Vinted platform, which connects nearly 65 million people interested in buying or selling used clothes and accessories.
The company, which operates under the Marketplace model, currently brings together more than 300 million listings. For this reason, the app's developers are looking for new solutions to ensure increased security and consumer convenience. One such measure is the implementation of a separate logistics platform - Vinted Go. The debut in the KEP sector is aimed at both reducing the negative impact on the environment and streamlining the cross-border delivery process (the platform brings together users from Europe and North America). Where does the innovation of the solution lie?
Vinted Go focuses on PUDO (Pick Up Drop Off) delivery. Ultimately, the service will include more than 200,000 pick-up points operated via electronic cars. The company also plans to use the platform to optimize and connect the infrastructure of third-party suppliers - more than 40 European carriers have already signed up to cooperate in the project.
Vinted Go focuses on PUDO (Pick Up Drop Off) delivery. Ultimately, the service will include more than 200,000 pick-up points operated via electronic cars. The company also plans to use the platform to optimize and connect the infrastructure of third-party suppliers - more than 40 European carriers have already signed up to cooperate in the project.
Will Vinted's plans help keep reCommerce popular? Read more about the latest news here.
