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How Universities Manage Student Packages: One Campus’s Turning Point

How Universities Manage Student Packages: One Campus’s Turning Point

Package delivery has become a defining operational challenge for universities. As students rely more heavily on online shopping for everything from textbooks to daily essentials, campus mailrooms and housing teams are under increasing pressure to keep up.
For one university, the issue reached a critical point. What began as a manageable flow of deliveries quickly evolved into an operational bottleneck that strained staff, disrupted students, and exposed the limits of traditional package handling methods. This case study explores how the university addressed the issue and what it reveals about how universities manage student packages effectively today.

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[Apple Insider] Apple Business Solutions: Luxer One Parcel Lockers

[Apple Insider] Apple Business Solutions: Luxer One Parcel Lockers

Parcel lockers are transforming how businesses manage deliveries, offering a secure and efficient alternative to traditional mailrooms. When paired with intuitive iOS software, these systems become even more powerful—creating a seamless experience for both administrators and end users.

In the article below, AppleInsider highlights how Luxer One leverages parcel lockers and iOS software to modernize package management for businesses. Continue reading for key insights, or view the original coverage on AppleInsider for the full story.

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[RETHINK Retail] How to Bring Online Shoppers Into Your Brick and Mortar Store

[RETHINK Retail] How to Bring Online Shoppers Into Your Brick and Mortar Store

Retail has fundamentally changed. Today’s online shoppers expect convenience, speed, and flexibility, but that doesn’t mean physical stores are out of the equation. In fact, services like BOPIS (Buy Online, Pick Up In Store) are creating new opportunities for retailers to drive foot traffic while meeting modern expectations.

In this interview with RETHINK Retail, Luxer One’s Director of Communications, Melody Akhtari, discusses smart locker solutions for retail stores. We break down how retailers can bridge the gap between eCommerce and in-store experiences, and why the right pickup strategy can turn online demand into in-store engagement.
Watch the video below, or read on for a full transcript.

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How Smart Lockers Improve Your Campus Mailroom

[CR80 News] How Smart Lockers Improve Your Campus Mailroom

As package volume continues to rise across university campuses, traditional mailroom processes are being pushed to their limits. What once worked for handling student deliveries is quickly becoming inefficient, time-consuming, and difficult to scale.
In this 2019 interview, Tyler Hansen, former Vice President of Sales at Luxer One, shared how smart lockers improve campus mailrooms by streamlining operations and enhancing the student experience. Watch the interview or read the article below to learn more.

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Luxer One Joins the Assa Abloy Family

Luxer One Joins the ASSA ABLOY Family

We’re excited to share the news that Luxer One has been acquired by ASSA ABLOY, the world’s preeminent lock and access control company.

Ever since our founding, we’ve operated under the mission to relentlessly improve how the world receives goods. Today, we join the ASSA ABLOY family of brands in the US to execute on this mission even better than before.

Our team of over 130 employees will continue to operate as usual from our Sacramento headquarters. The added resources and expertise to help us achieve our goals and go above & beyond for our customers.

Read the full press release below, published on December 19, 2018.

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Arik Levy Interview: The Entrepreneurial Journey Behind Luxer One

Interview with Arik Levy: The Entrepreneurial Journey to Luxer One

Behind every successful company is a story of experimentation, persistence, and a willingness to rethink how things work. In this Arik Levy interview with Business Building Rockstars Show, we explore the Luxer One journey from early entrepreneurial experiences to building one of the most trusted package management solutions in the multifamily industry.
Luxer One has grown into a leading provider of smart locker systems that help properties manage the growing volume of deliveries while improving the resident experience. But like many startups, the company’s path began with identifying a real-world operational challenge and developing a smarter way to solve it.
In the conversation below, Arik shares insights from his entrepreneurial career, the lessons learned along the way, and how those experiences ultimately shaped the vision for Luxer One.

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Luxer One on Becoming a Certified RealPage Exchange App Partner

Luxer One on Becoming a Certified RealPage Exchange App Partner

Big news! We’re excited to announce that Luxer One has become a Certified RealPage Exchange App Partner. We’ve been working to build this integration with the RealPage team to make life easier for our customers. This deeper partnership with RealPage allows us to do just that. We’re working together to provide our shared customers with an unparalleled level of service.

Furthermore, RealPage has selected Luxer One as the hardware provider to service RealPage clients’ package locker needs. Read further for details on the RealPage and Luxer One integration. 

This article was published as a press release on June 12, 2018. You can check out the full release here.

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Luxer Liaison: A Familiar Face & Trusted Community Partner

A Familiar Face: How Luxer Liaison Adds a Human Touch to Package Management

Modern package management systems have transformed how communities handle deliveries. Smart lockers and centralized package rooms bring security, organization, and automation to an increasingly complex last-mile environment. But at larger communities, technology alone isn’t always enough to deliver the experience residents and onsite teams expect.
That’s where expert support for package management systems makes a meaningful difference.
At many Luxer One communities, that difference comes in the form of a familiar, trusted face. For one property, that person is Val: a Luxer Liaison whose presence has helped turn an already strong package system into a smoother, more human-centered experience.

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The Growing Demand for Package Management in Multifamily Communities

The demand for package management has been steadily rising for years, but over the past twelve months, it has shifted from a convenience issue to an operational imperative. For property managers, owners, and developers alike, package volume is no longer a temporary side effect of peak ecommerce seasons. It is a permanent fixture of modern multifamily living.
Residents expect fast, secure delivery. Carriers expect efficient drop-off. On-site teams are expected to keep everything moving without adding labor or liability. As ecommerce behavior continues to evolve and staffing pressures remain tight, communities are being forced to rethink how they manage last-mile delivery at scale.
This is where multifamily package management solutions have moved from “nice-to-have” amenities to core infrastructure.

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Value Messaging Is the Key to Preventing Long-Term Concessions in Multifamily

Value Messaging Is the Key to Preventing Long-Term Concessions in Multifamily

Concessions have become a familiar fixture across the multifamily landscape. As operators move through 2026, the question is no longer whether incentives belong in the leasing toolbox, but how to use them without sacrificing long-term revenue performance. This is where value messaging plays a critical role.
When concessions are paired with clear, consistent value messaging, they can support occupancy without resetting renter expectations. When they are not, they risk becoming a long-term drag on effective rents, renewals, and overall NOI. In today’s market, preventing long-term concessions is less about eliminating discounts altogether and more about ensuring price is never the only thing prospects remember.

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The State of the Multifamily Market: Stability Is Returning, but Discipline Still Matters

The State of the Multifamily Market: Stability Is Returning, but Discipline Still Matters

After several years of volatility, the state of the multifamily market entering 2026 feels more predictable than it has since the early post-pandemic period. Rent growth has normalized, supply pressures are beginning to ease in many metros, and demand fundamentals are slowly strengthening. However, this is not a return to the high-growth environment operators experienced earlier in the decade.
Instead, the Q1 2026 outlook reflects a market where stability is returning, but performance depends heavily on operational discipline, cost control, and resident experience. Properties that adapt to this reality are finding steadier footing. Those that rely on outdated assumptions or inefficient systems may struggle to keep pace.
This Q1 2026 multifamily market report breakdown explores what the latest data is telling operators and what it means for day-to-day decision-making.

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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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