Same-Day Delivery
3 Key Insights From The On-Demand Economy
The rise of same-day delivery has been fascinating to watch. If you’re old enough to remember life without it, you know that on-demand service used to be the exception – not the norm. Restaurants offering food delivery and couriers ferrying legal documents were the main instances of same-day delivery. And then along came Kozmo.com…
Read MoreSeveral Retailers Plan to Offer Same Day Delivery
The traditional retail model is changing dramatically as the customer journey evolves and mobile technology influences fulfillment methods. At the same time, we’re seeing brick-and-mortar retailers shut down stores and file for bankruptcy almost weekly. In this day and age, it’s essential for retailers to adapt to the new customer journey and implement innovative methods…
Read MoreDemand These 6 Features In Your Same-Day Delivery Service
Same-day delivery is becoming the norm in our fast-paced world. Amazon, Google, Target, and many others are offering same-day delivery services to their customers, in some form or another. The big heavy hitters expect and offer premium service, and so should you. When evaluating same-day delivery service providers, ensure they have these critical features before…
Read MoreI Want It Now!” – Millennials and Same-Day Delivery”
The “I want what I want, and I want it now” attitude rings especially true for millennials’ shopping habits, according to an article by Multichannel Merchant, supported by individual survey data from Deloitte, Dropoff, and Moosejaw Mountaineering. And while fast shipping and the instant gratification that comes with it is important, it’s not the only…
Read MoreHealth Care Same-Day Delivery Heating Up
Imagine this: You get home from work and find a box at your doorstep. After inspecting the return address, you realize it’s from your pharmacy. When you open the box – which is partially crushed – heat escapes from inside, where your medication has been stored for an unknown amount of time. This medication is…
Read MoreHow Grocery Stores Benefit from e-Commerce and Same-Day Delivery
Did you know that 90% of consumers shop for groceries and other household items once a week? That’s a lot of time spent in the store, especially since the average trip to the grocery store takes 41 minutes, according to the Time Use Institute. That adds up to 53 hours a year a consumer spends…
Read MoreSame-Day Delivery for Dads and Grads
What do Dads and Grads have in common? They both deserve celebrating. With high school and college graduations happening throughout the end of May and Father’s Day on June 18th, these festivities are right around the corner. Delight your current customers and drive new business with a same-day delivery option, powered by Dropoff. Whether you’re…
Read MoreDelivering Happiness on Mother’s Day
One of the best things about being part of Dropoff is having the opportunity to deliver gifts to surprised recipients on special days, like Mother’s Day. This year was full of floral arrangements, bakery goods, and retail items and we had a wonderful time delivering to happy moms throughout the cities we serve. Friday was…
Read MoreImpress Your Customers with Same-Day Delivery This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, but have you thought about your business’ delivery needs? Whether you’re a flower shop, bakery, or retail store, chances are Mother’s Day and the days surrounding it are some of your busiest of the year. Having a reliable and professional delivery solution at the ready will help relieve…
Read MoreFive Things You Didn’t Know You Could Get Same-Day Delivered
When you think “courier service” you probably think of legal documents being picked up from a law firm, title paperwork being delivered to a new homeowner, or something similar. But Dropoff isn’t your typical courier service. Check out these five unconventional items we’ve delivered for our clients: 1. Lobster, Oysters and Steak, Oh My! In addition…
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