--- title: "News and insights" url: "https://home.picup.co.za/news-insights/" type: "page" published: "2026-09-16T17:32:18+02:00" modified: "2026-10-09T10:19:49+02:00" author: "" --- # Latest insights. From on-demand delivery and powerful enterprise fleet software to flexible earning opportunities, discover how Picup's tech infrastructure drives growth for businesses and drivers alike. [!\[Two Picup team members in blue Picup shirts talking over coffee in the office\](https://home.picup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/black-friday-logistics-deadline-768x508.webp?v=1793272388) ### Why September is the Deadline for Your Black Friday Logistics Strategy Black Friday and the festive shopping rush are the ultimate tests for any e-commerce or retail business. Picup · 14 September 2026](https://home.picup.co.za/news/why-september-is-the-deadline-for-your-black-friday-logistics-strategy/)[!\[Two smiling Picup team members in blue Picup shirts\](https://home.picup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/transport-month-2026-saas.webp?v=1793272394) ### Transport Month 2026: How SaaS is Rewriting the Rules of South African Logistics October is National Transport Month, a time to honour the transport networks that keep South Africa's economy moving. Picup · 14 September 2026](https://home.picup.co.za/news/transport-month-2026-how-saas-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-south-african-logistics/)[!\[Three Picup team members talking at a table in front of the Picup logo\](https://home.picup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/moving-the-nation-logistics-768x498.webp?v=1793272392) ### Moving the Nation: How Logistics Connects South Africa’s Businesses Our heritage is built on connection, resilience and a deeply shared culture that we proudly celebrate every September. Picup · 1 September 2026](https://home.picup.co.za/news/moving-the-nation-how-logistics-connects-south-africas-businesses/)[!\[A Picup driver handing a parcel to a smiling customer, with return arrows around them\](https://home.picup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/easy-returns-reverse-logistics.webp?v=1793272394) ### Why Easy Returns Are Your Brand’s Strongest Retention Strategy: The Power of Integrated Reverse Logistics Up to 30% of online purchases are returned, yet reverse logistics is often treated as an expensive, fragmented afterthought. Picup · 6 August 2026](https://home.picup.co.za/news/why-easy-returns-are-your-brands-strongest-retention-strategy-the-power-of-integrated-reverse-logistics/)[!\[A smiling Picup team member in a blue shirt behind a coffee counter\](https://home.picup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/retail-small-indulgences-768x512.webp?v=1793272394) ### Retail Logistics in the Era of ‘Small Indulgences’: Protecting Your Margins in the On-Demand Era South African consumers are tightening their budgets, but small treats like coffee and premium takeaways remain fiercely protected. Picup · 3 August 2026](https://home.picup.co.za/news/retail-logistics-in-the-era-of-small-indulgences-protecting-your-margins-in-the-on-demand-era/)[!\[A white Picup van with its back doors open beside a stack of Picup boxes\](https://home.picup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/where-is-my-order-checkout-768x417.webp?v=1793272394) ### The “Where Is My Order?” Anxiety: Why the E-commerce Unboxing Experience Actually Starts at Checkout For e-commerce brands, the job doesn't end when the payment clears. The most critical part of the customer journey has only just begun. Picup · 13 July 2026](https://home.picup.co.za/news/the-where-is-my-order-anxiety-why-the-e-commerce-unboxing-experience-actually-starts-at-checkout/)[!\[A Picup electric delivery trike with a smiling driver waving from the seat\](https://home.picup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/power-of-67-minutes.webp?v=1793272394) ### The Power of 67 Minutes: Why Time is the Ultimate Currency Every July, South Africans pause to reflect on a single, powerful number: 67. Picup · 6 July 2026](https://home.picup.co.za/news/the-power-of-67-minutes-why-time-is-the-ultimate-currency/)[!\[Levelling the Playing Field: Why Smart Logistics is Non-Negotiable for South African SMEs\](https://home.picup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/levelling-the-playing-field_why-smart-logistics-is-non-negotiable-for-south-african-smes.webp?v=1783685780) ### Levelling the Playing Field: Why Smart Logistics is Non-Negotiable for South African SMEs The economic climate for small-to-medium enterprises in South Africa remains increasingly volatile, with rising fuel costs and tight margins that leave minimal room for error. Picup · 3 June 2026](https://home.picup.co.za/news/levelling-the-playing-field-why-smart-logistics-is-non-negotiable-for-south-african-smes/)[!\[South Africa's Delivery Landscape: Retailers Race for the Fastest Last-Mile\](https://home.picup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/south-africas-delivery-landscape_retailers-race-for-the-fastest-last-mile.webp?v=1783685787) ### South Africa’s Delivery Landscape: Retailers Race for the Fastest Last-Mile South Africa's online on-demand grocery delivery industry continues to experience explosive growth, with major retail networks recording double-digit increases in both order values and volumes. Picup · 3 June 2026](https://home.picup.co.za/news/south-africas-delivery-landscape-retailers-race-for-the-fastest-last-mile/)