Peak Season shipping and fulfilment. With just 111 days and 4 paydays until Christmas 2024 consumers have started shopping!
77% of UK consumers plan to start Christmas shopping by September and 85% will have started by October.
But retailers don’t panic – it’s not too late to beat peak season rush. Sea freight rates have dropped, so it’s a good time to secure better prices for your seasonal shipping.
Contact us to ensure your Black Friday and Cyber Monday inventory arrives in time for your online sales and you are stocked up ready for Festive Season retail.
67% of UK shoppers plan to spend the same or more this Christmas, and an estimated 8 million consumers intend to spend more this year.
The boom is the 18- to 34-year-olds with nearly 75% of them planning to spend more than last year. BUT nearly three quarters of the people surveyed are looking for deals, this is the highest proportion in 4 years.
Online shopping continues to grow – eCommerce is looking as though it could outstrip the high street in the not-too-distant future. 
The appeal of the sheer volume of choice available to consumers means they are now purchasing both necessary and luxury items online.
30% of UK consumers prefer to go direct to the websites of the brands and retailers they like and 39% say that they find gift guides helpful. So up to date, engaging, easy to navigate websites and listings are vital.
Trends also play a huge part in online sales – last year almost £7 billion was generated for the UK economy with ‘recommerce’ alone; this is the trend for reusing, reselling and renting clothes.
Social commerce is an area that’s booming. Consumers are engaged across multiple channels and spending on social media shopping is expected to nearly double by 2027 from $638 billion in 2023 to $1,224 billion.
AI and predictive analytics will play a bigger and bigger role in delivering personalised online experiences.
In the quest for a deal, exact delivery days could replace same day or three to five business days. If the value is right, the speed of the delivery could become less important, as long as the day is specified.
If you are a Christmas retail business your plans will be underway. But if you’re not quite there with your shipping, storage and fulfilment arrangements we can help. Our cutting-edge warehouse management system and fulfilment technology will enhance your current operations.
Key Features and Benefits:
Advanced Automation: Leverages AI and machine learning to streamline your order processing, reducing time from shelf to shipment.
Scalability: Effortlessly manage increased volumes and expand into new markets without the burden of additional overhead costs.
Cost Efficiency: Enjoy optimised logistics and inventory management, allowing you to invest more in your brand’s growth.
Multi-Channel Integration: Seamlessly connect with multiple sales channels, ensuring a consistent and reliable fulfilment experience across all platforms.
Real-Time Analytics: Make informed decisions with up-to-the-minute data on inventory levels, order status, and customer preferences.
Empower Your Brand: Our new WMS doesn’t just handle your logistics; it enhances your brand’s reputation by ensuring fast, accurate, and reliable delivery—every time. Get ready to meet and exceed customer expectations in an increasingly competitive market. Join us in embracing the future of fulfilment technology and watch your brand grow.
So the most important question is shipping cutoffs – which dates will guarantee delivery by Christmas? Can your logistics partner deliver on time.
Then inventory – have you audited your stock, have you got enough of the right products in the right places and does your fulfilment partner operate first in first out stock picking to maximise efficiency.
Finally fulfilment – does your 3PL handle B2B And B2C delivery as well as returns.
At TPS Global Logistics we have a 99.2% pick accuracy rate and our WMS integrates with all major trading platforms and marketplaces
Our UK-based team are available to discuss your solutions, call us on 01622 237979 email sales@tps-global.com
- Order Fulfilment from £1
- No minimum order or storage quantity
- No long-term contract
- Be set up and ready to go in 24 hours
Our family run team are available to help you every step of the way.