Turnover at The Alternative Parcels Company (APC) grew by almost a fifth last year after the pandemic led to a parcel volumes “surging” and home delivery became the choice for millions. Latest figures for the independent parcel delivery network, for the year ending 31 March 2021, showed that revenue increased by 18.61% to £134.6m. Pre-tax […]
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Yodel has delivered annual profits “well beyond all forecasts” driven by the boom in e-commerce which saw it land a number of major deals with multiple clients over the past year. In its latest trading update for the fourth quarter to 30 June 2021, the company revealed it has exceeded its financial targets, with Q4 […]
Administrators at Begbies Traynor said they had saved 34 jobs after London-based courier firm Rush Worldwide entered administration and was then sold in a pre-pack deal. The company, which offers same and next-day delivery services, entered administration at the end of November and insolvency practitioners Julie Partner and Andrew Hook were appointed to the firm. […]
Online retailer Amazon will open another three DCs across the UK, following the opening of its Hemel Hempstead depot last week. The opening of the new depots are expected to create a further 2,000 jobs over the next two years, with 800 permanent positions created at the Hemel Hempstead fulfilment centre. “We have created thousands […]