Posts tagged with 'Hermes'

UK-based sole traders and SME retailers have been granted improved access to consumers based in 23 European countries thanks to a new cost-effective international shipping solution from Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist. The company’s Business Account customers will now be able to take advantage of the new opportunities being driven by the weak pound, as […]
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Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, is launching an innovative testing programme for the use of self-driving delivery robots in London. In partnership with Starship Technologies, Hermes will soon trial a number of parcel collections in the London borough of Southwark. This latest trial follows on from a project which has seen Hermes Germany and Starship […]
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Enthusiastic primary school pupils from Warrington visited one of the largest distribution hubs in the UK to learn all about the journey of a parcel. Year Five students from St Monica’s Catholic Primary School took part in an informative visit to Hermes’ 15,000 square foot warehouse at the Omega Business Park. The event was organised […]
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The UK’s next generation of innovators have gone head-to-head to create a range of exciting solutions that could enrich the home delivery industry at a Hackathon organised by Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist. A multi-platform live chat application and an enhanced GPS tracking solution designed to drive down fuel consumption were among ideas concocted by […]
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Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has become the first parcel company in the UK to fully integrate its end-to-end tracking solution with Amazon’s line of Echo smart speakers. Consumers will be able use voice commands via Alexa-enabled devices, such as an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot, to hear updates on where their parcel is. This […]
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Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has launched a dedicated Innovation Lab in the centre of Leeds to develop world-class delivery solutions. The company will create a range of forward-thinking services and build prototypes of products that will change the delivery landscape. Initial projects being worked upon include self-tracking parcels, intelligent delivery using location-based services and […]
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Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has announced that its money back delivery guarantee will return for a fourth year this Christmas. This unique initiative provides assurance for retailers and their customers ahead of the 2016 peak season. The Hermes Christmas Promise helps retailers to avoid disappointing customers by guaranteeing that all online purchases will be […]
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A courier from South Lanarkshire has gone the extra mile to ensure vital deliveries were kept on track after a village was cut adrift due to road closures. It was full steam ahead for Michael Houston as he jumped on-board the Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway (L&WR) to deliver parcels for Hermes. When the local council […]
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Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, is investing a six-figure sum to support the phenomenal growth of its Business Accounts. The service is now used by more than 650 sole traders, internet power sellers and SME retailers across the UK to send parcels to their customers. Hermes has bolstered its sales and support teams as an […]
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Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has embarked on the next stage of its growth by strengthening its infrastructure across the South West of England. The company has moved its parcel processing operation in Portbury to a new build facility in Avonmouth, located near the city of Bristol. Hermes took the decision to leave Portbury after […]
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