"2026 is already shaping up to be a challenging year. Soft seasonal peak sales through November and December last year and increased staffing costs don't give a sturdy foundation for retailers and manufacturers to build on. However, there are some significant gains to be made, especially around tech improvements. In fact, Parcelhero will be unveiling its own AI-powered tracking and messaging services this year for individuals and growing businesses."
"America may still be the UK's largest single nation trading partner but new tariffs and, in particular, the scrapping of its $800 de minimis limit means UK exporters now find their products cost American consumers significantly more than this time last year. That is bound to have an impact on sales. UK exporters and sellers on US online marketplaces will need to decide how much of these extra taxes they pass on to their American customers and how much they are able to absorb themselves."
"Sorry to drone on, but it's still the case that drones have a long way to go before they are part of everyday deliveries. That might be sticking my neck out, considering that only this week, Amazon announced that it is testing flights in Darlington before launching Prime Air deliveries there later this year. However, the expert aviation site Airspace Global News reports the company will only operate up to 10 flights per hour initially, from a local warehouse in County Durham."
2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year due to soft seasonal peak sales through November–December and increased staffing costs that weaken retailers' and manufacturers' foundations. New US tariffs and the removal of the $800 de minimis limit raise prices for American consumers, reducing competitiveness for UK exporters and forcing sellers to decide how much extra tax to absorb or pass on. Drone and droid deliveries remain limited despite trials, with initial test flights offering tiny volumes versus national delivery needs. Technology improvements, particularly AI-powered tracking and messaging services, offer significant gains for online sellers and delivery partners.
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