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Annex Brands, Inc. Franchisor Expands Retail Footprint into Canada

August 23, 2023

(SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2023) Annex Brands, Inc., a franchisor of seven brands offering packing, shipping and business services, is pleased to announce its expansion into the Canadian market with the introduction of its Parcel Plus brand. Licensed and operated by Safcan Logistics, Ltd., Master Licensee of Annex Brands, Inc., the first Parcel Plus location in Canada is now open in Abbotsford, British Columbia, marking a significant milestone in Annex Brands’ North American growth. 

Understanding Economy Shipping

July 26, 2023

When you’re not in a rush, economy shipping may be the best choice for you. This option typically takes longer than standard or expedited options, but is much more affordable. Before choosing this option for your shipping needs, however, it's important to understand the details of economy shipping.

How to Ship to Alaska

January 18, 2023

People often wonder how they can ship to Alaska, searching for the best option for their specific needs. Finding the right shipping option can be a challenge, but not at Parcel Plus. Your local Parcel Plus has made it easier to ship to Alaska to fit your budget and timeline, given its partnership with several shipping carriers. 

Things to Know About Shipping to Alaska

When shipping to Alaska, here are some things to know that will affect your shipping. 

How to Ship Fragile Antiques

July 6, 2022

If you need to ship antiques either domestically and/or internationally, look no further than Parcel Plus. Antiques can be fragile, large, heavy, and valuable—make sure you’re taking every precaution when packing them for safe transport. Luckily, Parcel Plus’s staff are expertly trained on packing and crating antiques for shipping.

How to Ship a Guitar

April 12, 2022

Shipping a guitar means you're entrusting your fragile and valuable instrument to someone else for safe and secure transport. Guitars should be packed and shipped with extra care as they're delicate and fragile. So, how do you ship a guitar safely?

Here is the process of shipping a guitar, from preparing the guitar to packing and shipping it.

What Do You Need to Pack a Guitar?

Before getting started, you'll need some supplies:

How to Ship a GPU

September 23, 2021

Graphics processing units, commonly referred to as GPUs, started as a technology known for enhancing video game graphics. The use for GPUs has since expanded beyond video games into artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cryptocurrency due to the high processing power of modern GPUs.

How to Ship Frozen Food

May 21, 2021

Shipping frozen food requires proper refrigeration and insulation to ensure your products arrive fresh. 

Proper packaging protects fresh food like fish or cheese from extreme temperatures and humidity. It ensures temperatures are cool inside the packaging to avoid spoilage while in transit, saving time and money. 

Here's how to correctly pack frozen food for shipping.

Shipping Baked Goods

March 6, 2021

Most bakeries want to expand their reach by selling baked goods online. As a bakery owner, you want your customers to receive intact, fresh, and safe-to-consume baked goods. 

Ensuring that your baked goods reach customers in one piece requires you to have a viable and safe shipping strategy.

Preparing Baked Goods for Shipping

Overnight shipping is the best option to preserve freshness when sending baked goods to customers. Below are the steps you should take when preparing baked goods for shipping.

Why You Should Use a Mailbox Rental as a Small or Medium-Sized Business

October 16, 2020

As a small business owner, you probably don’t want to receive business-related mail at your personal address. A mailbox rental comes with a real U.S. street address, and is a safe place to store and receive mail before retrieving it. 

Renting a mailbox will also help you project a more established and polished image of your business to your customers, and allow you to manage your business more efficiently.

What Are the Best Overnight Shipping Options at Parcel Plus

July 8, 2020
Many online shoppers love the option of fast deliveries and are willing to pay extra for it. Over the years, retail giants like Amazon have fed this need, altering customer expectations. Today, online shoppers expect 2-day delivery options whenever and wherever they shop. While this is great, it can be a problem for smaller, eCommerce brands; how do they stand out?  
 
This is where overnight shipping options come in handy. These options allow eCommerce brands to offer premium shipping experiences to last-minute shoppers. 
 

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