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The Impact of Online Shopping on Multifamily and Why Package Management Matters More Than Ever

December 1, 2025

Online shopping continues to grow at a rapid pace, and multifamily communities are feeling the effects more than almost any other sector. In early 2025, U.S. e-commerce sales were up 5.3% year-over-year, reaching 15.5% of all retail spending, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. At the same time, global online shopping participation surpassed 2.7 billion digital buyers, reflecting a long-term shift toward online purchasing.
For multifamily operators, regional managers, and asset managers, this trend creates a daily operational reality: higher-than-ever delivery volume, greater pressure on staff, and the constant challenge of managing package piles at apartments. This blog breaks down how the surge in online shopping is reshaping multifamily communities and what forward-thinking properties are doing to keep up.

How To Cut the Carbon Footprint From Package Deliveries in Your Community

November 26, 2025

As resident expectations rise and delivery volumes continue to grow, multifamily communities are looking for practical ways to cut the carbon footprint tied to daily package traffic. While sustainability efforts often focus on building operations or energy upgrades, last-mile delivery is an overlooked area where properties can make meaningful impact.
This guide answers common questions about where emissions come from, how operations contribute, and how modern tools including the sustainability of smart lockers can help communities reduce waste, streamline processes, and support broader ESG goals.

From Digital to Physical: The State of the Modern Workplace

November 25, 2025

The modern workplace has entered a new era of complexity. Hybrid schedules have reshaped how teams use office space. Digital employee experience has become just as important as physical comfort. Asset visibility is now a daily operational challenge. Workplace leaders are being asked to deliver environments that are productive, flexible, and secure. Not to mention they often have fewer resources than before.
This report explores the most significant trends defining today’s office environment, backed by industry research from the past year. For office managers, facilities teams, and operations directors, understanding these shifts is essential to staying ahead. Below, we break down the most common questions workplace managers ask about improving asset management in the workplace and how smart locker systems can help.

How Smart Lockers Are Revolutionizing Asset Management in the Workplace

November 25, 2025

Managing equipment in today’s workplace is more complex than ever. Between hybrid schedules, shared devices, rotating staff, and rising IT demands, many organizations are struggling to keep track of essential assets. Smart lockers for asset management are emerging as a powerful solution, offering automated, reliable, and secure workflows that support both traditional offices and modern hybrid environments.
Below, we break down the most common questions workplace managers ask about improving asset management in the workplace and how smart locker systems can help.

Rethinking the Last Mile: Understanding the Final Step in Hospitality and Retail

November 25, 2025

Last-mile delivery refers to the movement of goods from a local distribution hub to their end destination, often a customer, guest, or employee. It’s where logistics meets real-world experience, and in commercial environments, it’s no longer just about speed, it’s about reliability, security, and service.

In this blog, we explore how the last mile shows up in three major verticals: hotels, retail, and quick-service restaurants (QSRs). Each faces different pressures, guest package management, rising click-and-collect orders, and surging digital food pickups. But, they all share the need for more reliable, organized, and efficient handoff systems.

What Is Package Room Management Software?

November 20, 2025

As package volumes continue to rise across multifamily communities, property teams are searching for ways to streamline deliveries without overwhelming staff. This is where package room management software becomes essential. Modern communities are turning to automated smart package rooms to support secure, organized, and fully trackable deliveries that meet today’s resident expectations.
Below, we answer the most common questions property managers have about how package room software works, why it matters, and what to look for in the right solution.

How Secure are Package Lockers?

November 19, 2025

When you ask “how secure are package lockers?” the answer is: they can be very secure, but only if the system is built with the right safeguards. For property managers, office mailrooms, university mail facilities and other package-elevated environments, understanding package locker security helps you evaluate whether you’re buying a smart locker system that is reliable now and built to last.With online orders reaching record highs each year, package management has become a cornerstone of modern multifamily operations. But how exactly can better systems improve resident satisfaction? Let’s take a closer look.

The Amenities Students Care About Most in New Housing

November 13, 2025

When you’re planning or upgrading student housing, knowing which amenities students care about most is essential. With competition high and enrollment demand staying strong, what students expect from their living environment is evolving.
Here’s a look at the key trends in U.S. student housing, and how a forward-looking feature like automated package management for student housing can give you an edge.

How Smart Lockers Can Help Track IT Equipment and Office Assets

November 13, 2025

Keeping track of IT equipment and other office assets is becoming increasingly complex in today’s hybrid workplaces. Devices move between employees, shared workspaces, and even remote setups, creating constant visibility challenges for operations teams. For office administrators and operations directors, staying in control of these resources isn’t just about organization. It’s about accountability, security, and cost savings.
So how can you efficiently track IT equipment and manage office assets without adding more manual work? Smart lockers are quickly emerging as the solution.

How to Improve the Resident Experience with Package Management

November 12, 2025

In today’s multifamily housing landscape, the “resident experience” has evolved from a bonus to a baseline expectation. Renters expect smart amenities, reliable services, and frictionless daily living. Few areas impact that more directly than how their packages are handled.
With online orders reaching record highs each year, package management has become a cornerstone of modern multifamily operations. But how exactly can better systems improve resident satisfaction? Let’s take a closer look.

LUXER ONE BLOG

The Impact of Online Shopping on Multifamily and Why Package Management Matters More Than Ever

How To Cut the Carbon Footprint From Package Deliveries in Your Community

From Digital to Physical: The State of the Modern Workplace

How Smart Lockers Are Revolutionizing Asset Management in the Workplace

Rethinking the Last Mile: Understanding the Final Step in Hospitality and Retail

What Is Package Room Management Software?

How Secure are Package Lockers?

The Amenities Students Care About Most in New Housing

How Smart Lockers Can Help Track IT Equipment and Office Assets

How to Improve the Resident Experience with Package Management

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