Preparing for Peak Season
At ILG we start peak season planning as early as possible. In the world of e-commerce, having a defined plan of action for your fulfillment ahead of time can make a real difference. Preparations begin as early as January, so our fulfillment experts have plenty of time to align our processes before order volumes climb in October.
Getting a headstart with your Golden Quarter fulfillment will ensure you’re in the perfect position for the busiest shopping period of the year.
Peak Planning: Advice and Support
Over the years we’ve worked through dozens of peaks. Use our tools, tips and industry-leading know-how to make your next peak more successful.
Top Social Commerce Tips to Boost Peak Sales
Discover the social commerce strategies that drive Peak Season sales. Read our practical tips for growing, founder-led brands.
Prepare for Peak Season: 10 Steps to Perfect the Pre-Purchase Path
It’s never too early to prepare for peak season. Optimize your e-commerce pre-purchase journey with our 10-step checklist to boost sales and success.
Preparing Your Fulfillment for Peak Season
In this guide, we cover the 5 key operational areas to prioritize during the peak period, and how ILG can help your brand streamline its fulfillment.
Post-Peak Strategies for Long-Term Growth in Fashion, Beauty & Wellbeing
In this third part of our guide on peak season fulfillment, we’ll explore how to ensure your brand’s post-peak strategy is optimized for long-term success.
How to Increase Your Customer Retention Before, During and After Sales Peaks
When it comes to e-commerce, customer experience is key, especially during peak seasons. Find out how to keep customers coming back after peak seasons.
7 Tips for Maximising Success During Peak Season
With businesses across the nation preparing for the busier shopping period, now is the perfect time to refine your peak season planning. We’ve compiled a list of tips to maximise success during peak.
Why Overstocking is Under-Performing
With supply chains in disarray and brands nervous of disappointing customers by running out of products, overstocking is now a global phenomenon.
How to Effectively Navigate E-Commerce Returns
Online shopping hasn’t just revolutionised the way customers buy; it’s also revolutionised the returns process. Find out how to effectively navigate returns here.
Stocking up for Black Friday? Is your 3PL Prepared?
In Parts 1 and 2 of this series on Black Friday 2021, we’ve looked at consumer behavior and retailers’ attitudes in this year of disruption and unpredictability.
Take Your E-Commerce Fulfillment Further
Preparing for peak is just the beginning. We help our customers achieve success with their own customers all year round, including during the busy peak period itself.
If you’re looking for a fulfillment partner who can meet the demands of your busiest season, you’ve come to the right place.
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Summit the Peak Season with ILG
If you’re an e-commerce business, make sure you’re primed for this year’s peak. See how our fulfillment services can power your orders during peak and the rest of the year.
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Happy New Year to you all! 🌟…
Happy New Year to you all! 🌟 Are you back to work and reflecting on Peak? Don’t stress… If 2025 brought delays, rising costs and unhappy customers, now is the time to reset and reach out to one of our friendly experts to give you all the guidance and support you’ll need for a successful 2026. 👉 Read our 7 E-commerce Logistics Pain Points via the link in our bio
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What a month its been! 🚀…
What a month its been! 🚀 Another peak season successfully delivered.🚚 In total, 995,711 orders left our warehouses this peak, each one representing the hard work and dedication of our incredible people. Huge shout out to our amazing team for making it happen and our fantastic customers for being part of our journey. Bring on Peak 2026!💪
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Sustainable Christmas Decoration Competition…
Sustainable Christmas Decoration Competition Winner ♻️🎄 A huge congratulations to our Burgess Hill site for taking the win! Their 6ft flat-pack 3D Christmas tree was crafted entirely from cardboard boxes saved from the recycling bin, with decorations made using food and drink packaging, bottle tops, and other materials found around the warehouse. Even better – many of the hanging decorations were made by our employees and their children, proving that creativity and sustainability go hand in hand. 🌍✨
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We’re proud to see our CEO, Tom Ashley, featured…
We’re proud to see our CEO, Tom Ashley, featured on the Inside Warehousing podcast with UKWA. In conversation with Clare Bottle, Tom reflects on his ILG journey – from hands-on warehouse beginnings to building a specialist logistics business, alongside insights to our growth and performance, and his long-standing commitment to disability inclusion in logistics. A big thank you to UKWA for the invitation and for creating space for honest conversations across our industry. 👉 Listen to the full episode from the link in our bio!
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at ILG! 🎄 We’d like to thank everyone for your continued support throughout 2025, it truly means so much to us. This year, we’ve been proud to raise money for our Charity of the Year, Together for Short Lives, a UK charity that supports children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families. Their work focuses on improving access to palliative care, advocating for better services, and providing vital guidance and support. To every single person who donated or supported our fundraising efforts, thank you. We’re incredibly grateful and are excited to continue our efforts into the new year, with over £56,000 raised so far – an achievement we couldn’t have reached without you 💙 We wish you all a joyous festive season and we hope you have a well deserved, restful break!✨
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Feedback like this from our customers is why we do…
Feedback like this from our customers is why we do what we do 💙 Huge credit to the whole ILG team for the dedication and hard work that makes this possible every day 👏 We’re proud to support @theinkeylist in delivering exceptional products to their customers!
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Here are our Five Steps To Switching Your…
Here are our Five Steps To Switching Your Fulfilment Provider 🖐 Your fulfilment partner isn’t just a supplier – they’re an extension of your brand. From delivery experience to customer satisfaction, the right partner will simplify operations and help your business scale with confidence. If you’re considering a change, our five-step guide breaks down what to expect and how to make the transition seamless. 🌟 💙 Have a read of our blog from the link in our bio. 🔗
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Christmas Jumper Day is officially in full swing…
Christmas Jumper Day is officially in full swing here at ILG and we asked our team to dress in their festive jumpers today – and they did not disappoint! From sparkles and snowflakes to full-on novelty knits, we’re spreading a little extra cheer around the office and warehouses today. ✨🎅
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Black Friday Weekend is complete!!! 💙💪…
Black Friday Weekend is complete!!! 💙💪 MASSIVE thank you to all our customers for keeping us on our toes & building success together, and to our colleagues for their dedication & true teamwork!
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Last Tuesday, we sponsored the 2025 CEW achiever…
Last Tuesday, we sponsored the 2025 CEW achiever awards at the Rosewood London. 🌟 It’s always one of the highlights of the year, celebrating the incredible talent in the beauty industry. We had such a fantastic evening celebrating with some of our amazing customers – @thisworks, @theinkeylist and @drsamsskincare 💙 Also a special shoutout to @VIEVE’s Jamie Genevieve for winning an Achiever Award! 🌟 And the biggest thank you to @cew_uk, for such a wonderful evening ✨
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