I know this feels rather novel and even strange in the Canadian context, but other postal systems around the world have integrated shops/markets/other services for years.
I think they are trying to directly copy amazon's model. I mean, having an online storefront with Canadian products is cool, but that alone is not likely to catch on and be profitable. I think it's one step in a much bigger plan.
Imagine if CPC sets up a warehouse in every major city across the country stocked with all the products listed on their storefront. Then they can fast-track local items into the mail stream as orders come in, or even have a separate fleet of delivery drivers just for that purpose. The new collective agreement already has carveouts for that type of position.
The ultimate goal would be to offer same-day delivery and start eating into prime's market share.
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Bougie_Birdie@piefed.blahaj.zone · 7 pts · 37d
Oh wow, this is really cool, I had no idea they were working on something like this.
I trust they can manage it, they already ship like half of amazon's packages
Sunshine@piefed.ca · 4 pts · 37d
Hopefully this can help secure their future.
Akuchimoya@startrek.website · 4 pts · 36d
I know this feels rather novel and even strange in the Canadian context, but other postal systems around the world have integrated shops/markets/other services for years.
Spain https://www.market.correos.es/
France https://www.laposte.fr/boutique
Italy https://www.postemobile.it/privati/offerte-telefonia-mobile
avidamoeba@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 37d
Interesting. I wonder what the buusness model is here. Not from profit perpsective but rather the inner workings of it.
yardy_sardley@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 37d
I think they are trying to directly copy amazon's model. I mean, having an online storefront with Canadian products is cool, but that alone is not likely to catch on and be profitable. I think it's one step in a much bigger plan.
Imagine if CPC sets up a warehouse in every major city across the country stocked with all the products listed on their storefront. Then they can fast-track local items into the mail stream as orders come in, or even have a separate fleet of delivery drivers just for that purpose. The new collective agreement already has carveouts for that type of position.
The ultimate goal would be to offer same-day delivery and start eating into prime's market share.
avidamoeba@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 37d
With the 20% Bezos takes off of every sale going into union job wages.
jnb@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 28d
Your post features the wrong link, you've shared their online postal product store, which has been around for a very long time.
https://canadashops.ca/ "Canada Shops by Canada Post helps Canadian retailers reach more customers. Let us help promote you, nationwide."
mrdown@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 37d
I hope this is not another failed project like le panier bleu of qubec
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-le-panier-bleu-1.7128802
Kojichan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 37d
Not cool about them taking away my door delivery for a neighborhood box, though. It won't fit those packages.
ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 37d
There's usually a bigger box for larger items or it's held at the post office.
Rion@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 37d
avidamoeba@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 37d
https://canadashops.ca/toys/bath-toys
There seems to be a lot more than CP stuff.
Sunshine@piefed.ca · 4 pts · 37d
False they got more than that.