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As the chill of winter sets in, retailers are bustling with preparations for the most crucial period of their calendar: the holiday season. With Black Friday heralding the onset of this retail marathon, stores this year are facing unique challenges. They're not just managing the traditional festive rush but also innovating in areas like store pickups, handling returns, customer service, and addressing the escalating issue of retail theft.

In a recent USA Today article, "Bridging Disruptions: The Resilient Arc of Supply Chains," Luxer One's President, Josh Middlebrooks, provides invaluable insights into the transformative journey of supply chains post-pandemic.

With the holiday season around the corner, the air in Canada is becoming brisk, and festive decorations are emerging in every nook and corner. For residents, this signifies more than just holiday cheer; it marks the onset of the peak season for parcel deliveries. Running from October 30, 2023, to January 14, 2024, this period requires residents to be well-informed about the surge in packages arriving at their doorsteps.

In recent years, building managers have been confronted with a shifting landscape in the real estate industry. The surge in remote work, fluctuating interest rates, and the growing emphasis on environmental sustainability have posed unique challenges to office buildings. However, these challenges have also presented building managers with an exciting prospect – the conversion of abandoned office spaces into eco-friendly apartment complexes. This innovative approach has the potential to breathe new life into stagnant properties, offer housing solutions, and unlock lucrative opportunities for property management professionals

Apartment living comes with its own set of unique challenges, and one of them is the limited storage space for tools and equipment needed for home improvement projects. Home maintenance and DIY endeavors shouldn't be a hassle for apartment residents. This is where Luxer One lockers come into play, offering an innovative solution to streamline tool rentals and make residents' lives easier.

As we quickly approach the holiday season, the retail industry stands at a pivotal juncture. Holiday shopping, a phenomenon that arguably shapes the retail calendar, is about to witness a surge, and with it, the need for efficient, innovative solutions to accommodate the shopping deluge.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! Luxer One is proud to announce a dynamic partnership with Captivate Digital Media, a leading provider of professionally-curated news and entertainment content on digital screens in luxury commercial and multifamily buildings for over 25 years.

Gone are the days when attendees at concerts or athletic events had to queue in long lines, hoping to get their hands on their much-awaited swag. With the advancement of technology and the shift towards digitization, smart lockers are here to transform the game, ensuring a seamless and efficient distribution method.

Exciting news is on the horizon for those passionate about tech innovation and creative collaboration! Harbor, a division of Luxer One, is proud to announce its expansion to two dynamic and innovation-driven cities: the Bay Area in California and Austin, Texas. With a commitment to creating a lasting impact, Harbor invites you to join them on this remarkable journey that is poised to redefine the global tech landscape.

A pressing issue troubling online retailers today is the high rate of shopping cart abandonment, a prevalent phenomenon diligently reported by a recent Chain Store Age article. According to a Global Online Shopper Survey cited in the piece, a whopping 95% of global consumers admitted to abandoning purchases due to unavailability of preferred delivery options.