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How Do I Find the Best Package Management Solution for My Community?

How Do I Find the Best Package Management Solution for My Community?

Package delivery is no longer a side task for onsite teams, it’s a daily operational challenge. With residents receiving more than ten packages a month on average and package volume growing 67% since 2019, property staff are now spending up to 10 hours a week managing deliveries. Add in the rising issue of package theft, and it’s no surprise that package management for multifamily has become a top priority.
If you’re asking yourself “What is the best package management solution for my community?”, you’re in the right place. Below, we’ve outlined the most common questions property managers face, along with insights from our Multifamily Guide to Package Management.

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Are Smart Lockers Right for Your Campus?

Every move-in season, universities face a flood of packages, and it doesn’t stop there. From textbooks to tech gear to groceries, campuses handle a constant flow of deliveries and exchanges year-round. Managing it all isn’t just about storage, it’s about efficiency, ROI, and enhancing the student experience.
Below, we answer the most common questions from university leaders on how smart lockers can evolve from package management into a full-campus solution.

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Productivity and Operational Tips for the Workplace to Boost Efficiency

Productivity & Operational Tips for the Workplace to Boost Efficiency

The workplace has been turned on its head in the past few years and office leaders are under more pressure than ever to keep teams focused, efficient, and supported. According to recent research, U.S. employees lose an average of 3.5 hours per week to repetitive tasks like sorting emails or tracking down resources.
Meanwhile, 78% of executives say digital transformation is a top priority, but only 31% feel they are succeeding. The takeaway? Productivity in the workplace isn’t just about working harder, it’s about working smarter.
This guide explores practical productivity and operational tips for the workplace that help reduce distractions, streamline processes, and keep employees focused on meaningful work. From automating tasks to device management in offices, these strategies can make a measurable impact.

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Cool Confidence: Why a Smart Fridge Belongs in Your Package Room

Not all cold storage is created equal. While some properties try to manage perishables with insulated bins or an after-market refrigerator, those approaches fall short when it comes to security, tracking, and reliability. A Luxer One refrigerated locker isn’t just a fridge, it’s a fully integrated, secure package management system designed to protect your residents’ most sensitive deliveries.

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Luxer Liaison: A White-Glove Concierge Package Service

Managing resident deliveries has become one of the most time-consuming challenges for multifamily communities. Property managers are often stuck juggling security, space, and staff workload. That’s where Luxer Liaison, our white-glove concierge package service, steps in.

Instead of adding to your team’s to-do list, Liaison takes package management completely off their hands. Here’s what you need to know:

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The Ultimate Guide to: Automated Package Rooms

The Ultimate Guide to Automated Package Rooms

Managing packages has quickly become one of the top challenges for multifamily communities. With residents shopping online more than ever, staff are overwhelmed, lobbies are cluttered, and resident satisfaction is on the line. A automated package room can be the solution, but how do you know if it’s the right fit for your property?

This guide to automated package rooms answers the most common questions property managers ask, helping you evaluate whether a package room is the right investment for your community.

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What is the best package solution for large multifamily properties?

Package Rooms vs. Package Lockers vs. Concierge. What is the Best Package Solution?

Package management has become one of the most pressing challenges for multifamily communities. With residents shopping online more than ever, package rooms are overflowing, staff are overwhelmed, and property reputation is on the line. The right system isn’t just about convenience, it’s about protecting resident satisfaction, reducing staff workload, and future-proofing your operations.

This guide answers the most common questions property managers ask when weighing smart package lockers, package rooms, and traditional on-site staff.

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2025 Mid-Year Retail Industry Report: The Trends Driving Change

2025 Mid-Year Retail Industry Report: The Trends Driving Change

The first half of 2025 has been a turning point for retail. Shrink is climbing, inflation is cooling but still biting, shoppers are returning with new spending habits, and labor shortages continue to reshape operations.
The 2025 Mid-Year Retail Industry Report breaks down the trends that matter most, complete with data, expert analysis, and takeaways for the months ahead. Download the full report now.

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Preparing Smart Lockers for Storms: Keep Your System Running in Any Weather

Preparing Smart Lockers for Storms: Keep Your System Running in Any Weather

Storm season can bring more than just rain! Hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and sudden temperature swings can all threaten your property’s operations. When the weather turns dangerous, the last thing property managers should worry about is whether their smart lockers will fail.
Your package management systems should be built to withstand the toughest conditions. One of our priorities at Luxer One is building systems that last through any conditions. To help prepare you for the inclement weather that hurricane season may bring, we’ve compiled some tips and tricks to ensure your systems are running when it matters most.

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Accessible Package Lockers for Every Resident: How Luxer One Designs with Inclusion in Mind

Accessible Package Lockers for Every Resident: How Luxer One Designs with Inclusion in Mind

ADA Day is more than a date on the calendar, it’s a powerful reminder that accessibility isn’t just about checking boxes. For property and asset managers, it’s about building communities where every resident feels empowered and included. From mobility challenges to cognitive or sensory impairments, accessibility needs vary but your package management system should meet them all.

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Smart Lockers for Asset Exchange and Package Management in the Modern Workplace

Smart Lockers for Asset Exchange and Package Management in the Modern Workplace

Workplace operations have changed dramatically in recent years. Hybrid schedules, distributed teams, and higher expectations for speed and accountability have reshaped how offices manage equipment, documents, and deliveries. As a result, many organizations are rethinking how assets move through the workplace.
That shift is driving increased demand for smart lockers for asset exchange and package management, a secure and automated solution designed to reduce loss, streamline workflows, and scale with enterprise operations. For workplace managers and operations directors, smart lockers are no longer a convenience. They are becoming a core infrastructure tool for the modern workplace.

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How to Save Time and Money with Package Management at Apartments

How to Save Time and Money with Package Management at Apartments

Smart lockers and package rooms have become essential infrastructure for modern apartment communities. They create secure, self-service delivery workflows, reduce front office congestion, and give residents flexibility to pick up packages on their own schedule.
For many communities, these systems already do most of the heavy lifting. But at larger properties or across growing portfolios, even the best package management technology benefits from consistent human support.
That is where onsite package management staff come in. When paired with smart lockers and package rooms, they help communities save time and money with package management by ensuring systems are used properly, residents are supported, and onsite teams stay focused on higher-value work.

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Unlocking Revenue with Smart Lockers: A Strategic Response to Online Cart Abandonment

Unlocking Revenue with Smart Lockers: A Strategic Response to Online Cart Abandonment

Online cart abandonment is not a new problem, but it is becoming a more expensive one.
As ecommerce has matured, shopper expectations have risen just as fast. Convenience, flexibility, and control now play as large a role in conversion as price or product availability. When those expectations are not met, shoppers hesitate, leave, and often do not return.
For retail operations leaders, cart abandonment should no longer be viewed as just a marketing or UX issue alone. It’s also a fulfillment and operational challenge, and one that demands a more strategic response.

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Luxer One at NRF 2026

Luxer One at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, Supporting the Future of Retail

This year at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, Luxer One is showcasing how smart locker technology supports modern retail operations by addressing some of the industry’s most persistent challenges. Read more to see how we streamline BOPIS, third party delivery, shrink, and labor efficiency, and aligning with the trends shaping the future of in-store fulfillment.

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How Rear Loading Lockers Are Revolutionizing BOPIS for the Retail Industry

How Rear Loading Lockers Are Revolutionizing BOPIS for the Retail Industry

The Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) model has gone from “nice to have” to a cornerstone of modern retail fulfillment, driven by consumer demand for convenience, speed, and flexibility. As retailers scale omnichannel efforts, not all BOPIS solutions perform equally well. Enter rear loading lockers, a smart locker innovation that is reshaping how retailers fulfill pickup orders while improving the customer experience and operational efficiency.
Here is how rear loading lockers are redefining BOPIS and why they are becoming a must have in the retail landscape.

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Retail worker stocking shelves BOPIS

What Retailers Need to Support BOPIS, BORIS, and Same-Day Pick Up

Buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS), buy online, return in store (BORIS), and same-day pick up have moved from optional conveniences to baseline retail expectations. According to NRF, more than half of U.S. shoppers now use BOPIS regularly, and adoption continues to rise as consumers prioritize speed and flexibility. What started as a pandemic-era solution has become a permanent part of how customers expect to interact with physical stores.

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Refrigerated Package Lockers & Their Benefit to Apartments

Refrigerated Package Lockers & Their Benefit to Apartments

As grocery delivery, meal kits, and prescription drop-offs become part of everyday apartment living, package management is no longer just about boxes. Property teams are now responsible for time-sensitive, perishable deliveries that cannot sit in an office or hallway for hours.
That’s where refrigerated package lockers come in. Designed specifically to protect temperature-controlled items while maintaining secure access, refrigerated lockers help apartment communities reduce liability, streamline operations, and deliver a better resident experience. All while taking work off the onsite teams plates.
Below, we break down how refrigerated lockers work, why they matter, and how they fit into a modern package management strategy.

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The Most Secure Way To Manage Package Delivery For Apartments

The Most Secure Way To Manage Package Delivery For Apartments

Package theft remains one of the most common and frustrating issues in multifamily communities. As online ordering continues to rise, property teams are under increasing pressure to protect resident deliveries while maintaining efficient operations.
So what is the most secure way to manage package delivery for apartments today?
While no system can eliminate theft entirely, automated package delivery solutions, specifically smart lockers and secure package rooms, offer the strongest combination of access control, visibility, and accountability available to apartment communities. When implemented correctly, these systems significantly reduce risk compared to unmanaged alternatives like office lobbies or doorstep delivery.
Below, we break down how these systems work, why they are more secure, and what properties should consider when evaluating package security.

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The Benefits of AI-Powered Chat Bots for Customer Support

The Benefits of AI-Powered Chat Bots for Customer Support

It’s no secret that customer support is a core part of the resident experience and a critical factor in how property teams manage their day-to-day workload. Residents expect fast answers. Property managers need reliable tools. And operators want partners who can support both without adding friction.
AI-powered chat bots are emerging as a practical and trustworthy first line of customer support. Not as a replacement for people, but as a way to ensure humans are available where they matter most.
From a proptech perspective, the conversation around AI has matured. The question is no longer whether AI belongs in customer support, but how it can be used responsibly, transparently, and effectively in multifamily environments.

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How to Prepare Your Smart Lockers for the Cold Weather

How to Prepare Your Smart Lockers for the Cold Weather

Cold weather brings more than just resident complaints about icy sidewalks. Freezing temperatures, snow buildup, and moisture intrusion can quietly impact outdoor smart locker systems if they are not properly prepared. For property managers and on-site teams, winter readiness is less about emergency fixes and more about preventative care that keeps package operations running smoothly all season long.
Whether your lockers are fully outdoors or semi-exposed, taking a few proactive steps before temperatures drop can help protect hardware, reduce service disruptions, and extend the life of your system. Here is your practical guide to preparing smart lockers for cold weather.

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