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Canada Post hit the picket lines Friday, creating immediate concerns for small businesses across the country. With the holiday shopping season already underway, local merchants are worried about disruptions to their delivery services and are scrambling to find alternatives.
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There is a glimmer of hope for Winnipeg businesses, thanks to a homegrown solution that promises to keep their deliveries on track.
Winnipeg-born Alok Ahuja has developed a logistics platform that could be the saving grace for local merchants affected by the strike. His company, Trexity, offers a delivery service that allows small and medium-sized businesses to match the efficiency of major e-commerce giants like Amazon. Ahuja’s platform is built to support local businesses, providing an affordable, fast, and reliable last-mile delivery option.
Trexity’s technology is straightforward. Merchants can either use the stand-alone portal to schedule their deliveries or integrate Trexity directly into their e-commerce stores. Once an order is placed, it’s processed and scheduled for delivery the same day, ensuring that customers receive their purchases quickly, even as traditional postal services face delays.
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“Trexity has been a part of the fabric of Winnipeg commerce,” Ahuja told the Winnipeg Sun. “The most Canadian thing we can do in moments of need is support one another. This is why we want all businesses to know that Trexity will be here to make sure this Canada Post strike does not disrupt the growth of our local economy.”
Trexity already partners with several well-known Winnipeg businesses, including True North Sports and Entertainment and the popular clothing store Danli. Ahuja’s extensive experience in e-commerce has been key to the company’s success. From his first start-up in 2006, which was later acquired by a Microsoft Gold Partner, to an executive role at Shopify where he helped scale Shopify Plus globally, Ahuja has a proven track record in the industry. Recognizing the growing demand for local delivery, he founded Trexity in 2019 with his co-founders, aiming to give small businesses a tool to compete against big players.
This morning, Ahuja reported a surge of new local stores signing up with Trexity to prepare for the busy Christmas season. The platform is gearing up to ensure that deliveries continue right up to the final hours of Christmas Eve.
As the Canada Post strike puts pressure on the country’s small businesses, solutions like Trexity are stepping up to fill the gap. With strong local ties and a commitment to supporting the Winnipeg economy, Trexity offers a lifeline to merchants looking to keep their sales flowing and customers satisfied during this critical time.
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