Australia Post expands delivery options for holiday rush
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As the festive season approaches, the anticipation of gift-giving and receiving is in the air.
Australia Post is stepping up to ensure Australians can send and receive their parcels in time for Christmas.
In a move that will relieve and convenience many, Australia Post has announced the reintroduction of weekend deliveries in the lead-up to Christmas.
This initiative responds to the expected surge in demand during the holiday season.
This weekend, deliveries will be made on Saturdays and Sundays in Australian capital cities and select regional areas.
This is a strategic move to accommodate the increase in online shopping, which has become a staple for many Australians, especially during major sales events and the festive rush.
Gary Starr, Australia Post's executive general manager of Parcel, Post and eCommerce Services, emphasised the importance of this decision.
'With the holiday season just around the corner, we know how important it is for our customers to receive their parcels on time,' he said.
'By bringing back weekend deliveries, we’re not just meeting customer demand, but hopefully making holiday shopping easier for everyone.'
Australia Post has been gearing up for this busy period all year, recruiting thousands of new team members to ensure smooth operations.
Last year, the postal service delivered nearly 100 million parcels.
With the cost-of-living crunch, customers are expected to take advantage of significant shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
These factors contribute to the anticipation of another record-breaking year for parcel deliveries.
The weekend delivery service will continue until Christmas, depending on the volume of parcels.
Australia Post has also provided critical deadlines to help customers plan their shipping.
Parcels should be sent by Friday, 20 December, to ensure they arrive before Christmas Day.
For those last-minute gifts, packages sent with express shipping should be dispatched by 23 December.
Despite the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on Australian wallets, online retail therapy remains a popular pastime. Data from earlier this year showed a 4.4 per cent increase in online purchases in the June quarter compared to the previous year.
End-of-financial-year sales and other promotional events have lured consumers with bargains, leading to a splurge on fashion, apparel, health, beauty, and recreational goods.
Interestingly, more than 5.7 million Australian households made an online purchase every month in the last quarter, with Tasmanians, Northern Territorians, and Queenslanders spending the most time shopping online.
However, the data also revealed that while Australians shop online frequently, the number of items in their online baskets has decreased by 2.6 per cent yearly.
This trend towards online shopping, combined with the convenience of weekend deliveries, is set to make this Christmas season a little less stressful for Australians.
Whether you're sending a care package to a loved one across the country or ordering the perfect gift for under the tree, Australia Post's commitment to weekend deliveries is a welcome development.
As we all know, the joy of the holiday season is often accompanied by the stress of ensuring that everything is ready in time.
With Australia Post's weekend deliveries, Australians can breathe a little easier, knowing their parcels have a better chance of arriving before the big day.
Are you planning to shop online and take advantage of Australia Post's weekend deliveries? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
Australia Post is stepping up to ensure Australians can send and receive their parcels in time for Christmas.
In a move that will relieve and convenience many, Australia Post has announced the reintroduction of weekend deliveries in the lead-up to Christmas.
This initiative responds to the expected surge in demand during the holiday season.
This weekend, deliveries will be made on Saturdays and Sundays in Australian capital cities and select regional areas.
This is a strategic move to accommodate the increase in online shopping, which has become a staple for many Australians, especially during major sales events and the festive rush.
Weekend deliveries were reintroduced by Australia Post in capital cities and selected regional areas to manage the expected Christmas demand. Credit: Unsplash
Gary Starr, Australia Post's executive general manager of Parcel, Post and eCommerce Services, emphasised the importance of this decision.
'With the holiday season just around the corner, we know how important it is for our customers to receive their parcels on time,' he said.
'By bringing back weekend deliveries, we’re not just meeting customer demand, but hopefully making holiday shopping easier for everyone.'
Australia Post has been gearing up for this busy period all year, recruiting thousands of new team members to ensure smooth operations.
Last year, the postal service delivered nearly 100 million parcels.
With the cost-of-living crunch, customers are expected to take advantage of significant shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
These factors contribute to the anticipation of another record-breaking year for parcel deliveries.
The weekend delivery service will continue until Christmas, depending on the volume of parcels.
Australia Post has also provided critical deadlines to help customers plan their shipping.
Parcels should be sent by Friday, 20 December, to ensure they arrive before Christmas Day.
For those last-minute gifts, packages sent with express shipping should be dispatched by 23 December.
Despite the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on Australian wallets, online retail therapy remains a popular pastime. Data from earlier this year showed a 4.4 per cent increase in online purchases in the June quarter compared to the previous year.
End-of-financial-year sales and other promotional events have lured consumers with bargains, leading to a splurge on fashion, apparel, health, beauty, and recreational goods.
Interestingly, more than 5.7 million Australian households made an online purchase every month in the last quarter, with Tasmanians, Northern Territorians, and Queenslanders spending the most time shopping online.
However, the data also revealed that while Australians shop online frequently, the number of items in their online baskets has decreased by 2.6 per cent yearly.
This trend towards online shopping, combined with the convenience of weekend deliveries, is set to make this Christmas season a little less stressful for Australians.
Whether you're sending a care package to a loved one across the country or ordering the perfect gift for under the tree, Australia Post's commitment to weekend deliveries is a welcome development.
As we all know, the joy of the holiday season is often accompanied by the stress of ensuring that everything is ready in time.
With Australia Post's weekend deliveries, Australians can breathe a little easier, knowing their parcels have a better chance of arriving before the big day.
