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Bracing for the social media shopping phenomenon: DHL on the latest trends in e-commerce

DHL eCommerce released the first outcome of its global Online Shopper Trends Report 2024, providing valuable insights into the behavior of online shoppers worldwide. The initial chapter highlights trends shaping today's e-commerce landscape, based on a survey of 12,000 consumers in 24 countries. Results show a rising popularity of social commerce, with Asia leading the trend. Some 57% of online shoppers use their smartphone as their primary device for purchasing. App-based platforms such as Shein and Temu have gained immense popularity globally due to their vast product offerings at affordable prices. Moreover, 65% of global shoppers stress the significance of knowing the delivery provider before purchasing.

Christian Plüss announces handover of duties as Head of PostBus

Christian Plüss has decided to step down from his roles as Head of the Swiss Post Group Unit Mobility Services and Head of PostBus at the end of January 2025. Thanks to his unwavering commitment at the helm of PostBus, confidence in the company has been gradually rebuilt. After stepping down from Executive Management next year, he will continue to work for Swiss Post in the area of sustainability and energy.

Modern USO: Swiss Post welcomes the Federal Council's first step

This will enable Swiss Post to respond to customers’ wishes and the ongoing process of digitization in the best possible way long-term.

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Green Postal Day 2023

22 postal operators worldwide joined hands to highlight the sustainability efforts of the postal sector. Click here to read more!

IPC Annual Review 2023

The IPC Annual Review 2023 has been released, providing an overview of our activities over the past year.

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Public Cross-border E-commerce Shopper Survey 2023

IPC released the public findings of the 2023 IPC Cross-border E-commerce Shopper Survey. Click here to read it.

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million tracked postal events per month

190

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