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How people pay in Europe
In our omnichannel world, digital payment methods are becoming increasingly more important. But the range of options is diverse – and Europeans' payment habits differ greatly in some cases. Which trends point the way to the future?  
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Do-it-yourself during lockdown
There are many good reasons for DIY projects – and Covid-19 has increased their number. Because when people are "cocooning", they wish for a beautiful home. Paint the walls fresh. Re-grout the bathroom tiles. Light up the home office workstation. Throughout Europe, home improvement projects were on the agenda in spring and summer 2020. Accordingly, the do-it-yourself (DIY) sector recorded significant sales increases. Large DIY chains report growth rates of over 20 percent in some countries.
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Poland: hidden champion in the heart of Europe
What do Esperanto, the bulletproof vest and the first modern oil refinery have in common? Their inventors all hail from Poland. It is a country with a tradition of diversity and innovation. Since the 1990s, the long-established but newly re-formed republic has also developed into an economic heavyweight in Europe.
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Proper packaging for the environment
The rapid growth in online trade has side effects: mountains of packaging material. To avoid unnecessary waste, clever solutions are needed that benefit both senders and the environment. Recipients are also increasingly demanding more sustainable parcel shipping – with less waste and environmentally friendly materials.
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Benelux: three countries, one powerhouse
A strong economic region on the outside, close ties on the inside: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have long believed in cooperation. And this is also reflected at GLS. Together, the Benelux companies offer customers a one-stop shop for parcel and freight shipping.
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France: e-commerce at the heart of Europe
The third-largest country, the third-largest e-commerce and parcel market: France has a unique place in the history of Europe and, as a founding member, played a leading role in the establishment of the EU. The French are also very European when it comes to online shopping, with GLS France developing new solutions to cater for the thriving e-commerce sector. 
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GLS active in North America
With the acquisition of a regional parcel service provider, GLS commenced its careful geographic expansion into a new continent in 2016. The GLS Group is now active in western USA and in Canada, and is thus expanding into strong markets with great potential.
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Subscription boxes – sent by parcel
More and more consumers have a regular product subscription, with a box sent to their homes at set intervals. The subscription commerce sector is booming – and represents a new line of business for parcel companies.
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Automated delivery – is it already a reality?
Robots and automated solutions are gradually doing more of the work. Automation already enables more efficient logistics, but can it streamline the process all the way to the customer?
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GLS Denmark – always exploring new avenues
To ensure that it can provide customers with added value each and every day, GLS Denmark launched a series of initiatives at an early stage. Today, the national subsidiary continues to break new ground and has used its pioneering approach to establish a strong market position.
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How people pay in Europe

<p>In our omnichannel world, digital payment methods are becoming increasingly more important. But the range of options is diverse – and Europeans' payment habits differ greatly in some cases. Which trends point the way to the future?  </p>

Do-it-yourself during lockdown

Poland: hidden champion in the heart of Europe

Proper packaging for the environment

Benelux: three countries, one powerhouse

<p>A strong economic region on the outside, close ties on the inside: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have long believed in cooperation. And this is also reflected at GLS. Together, the Benelux companies offer customers a one-stop shop for parcel and freight shipping.</p>

France: e-commerce at the heart of Europe

GLS active in North America

<p>With the acquisition of a regional parcel service provider, GLS commenced its careful geographic expansion into a new continent in 2016. The GLS Group is now active in western USA and in Canada, and is thus expanding into strong markets with great potential.</p>

Subscription boxes – sent by parcel

<p>More and more consumers have a regular product subscription, with a box sent to their homes at set intervals. The subscription commerce sector is booming – and represents a new line of business for parcel companies.</p>

Automated delivery – is it already a reality?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Robots and automated solutions are gradually doing more of the work. Automation already enables more efficient logistics, but can it streamline the process all the way to the customer?</p>

GLS Denmark – always exploring new avenues

<p>To ensure that it can provide customers with added value each and every day, GLS Denmark launched a series of initiatives at an early stage. Today, the national subsidiary continues to break new ground and has used its pioneering approach to establish a strong market position.</p>

How people pay in Europe

<p>In our omnichannel world, digital payment methods are becoming increasingly more important. But the range of options is diverse – and Europeans' payment habits differ greatly in some cases. Which trends point the way to the future?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Do-it-yourself during lockdown

Poland: hidden champion in the heart of Europe

Proper packaging for the environment

Benelux: three countries, one powerhouse

<p>A strong economic region on the outside, close ties on the inside: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have long believed in cooperation. And this is also reflected at GLS. Together, the Benelux companies offer customers a one-stop shop for parcel and freight shipping.</p>

France: e-commerce at the heart of Europe

GLS active in North America

<p>With the acquisition of a regional parcel service provider, GLS commenced its careful geographic expansion into a new continent in 2016. The GLS Group is now active in western USA and in Canada, and is thus expanding into strong markets with great potential.</p>

Subscription boxes – sent by parcel

<p>More and more consumers have a regular product subscription, with a box sent to their homes at set intervals. The subscription commerce sector is booming – and represents a new line of business for parcel companies.</p>

Automated delivery – is it already a reality?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Robots and automated solutions are gradually doing more of the work. Automation already enables more efficient logistics, but can it streamline the process all the way to the customer?</p>

GLS Denmark – always exploring new avenues

<p>To ensure that it can provide customers with added value each and every day, GLS Denmark launched a series of initiatives at an early stage. Today, the national subsidiary continues to break new ground and has used its pioneering approach to establish a strong market position.</p>

<p>In our omnichannel world, digital payment methods are becoming increasingly more important. But the range of options is diverse – and Europeans' payment habits differ greatly in some cases. Which trends point the way to the future? </p>