Co-op is accelerating its parcel locker partnership with InPost by introducing three times as many parcel lockers.
InPost Lockers will be available at over 150 of the convenience retailer’s stores by the end of 2024, providing a parcel collection and return services, and giving shoppers a convenient out-of-home (OOH) alternative to parcel deliveries being made to home.
Co-op ecommerce director Chris Conway said: “Our focus is to make things easier and more convenient for our member-owners and customers, and with our stores located conveniently in high streets, transport hubs, university campuses and residential developments, InPost Lockers can help residents and time-pressed shoppers in our communities pick up or return parcels at a time that is convenient to them, on their way to or from work or when they pop out to pick up their groceries, quickly, easily and conveniently.”
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InPost UK CEO Neil Kuschel said: “We are delighted to announce the acceleration of our partnership with stalwart retailer, Co-op, enhancing our commitment to accessible parcel services.”
It comes as, according to InPost, last year alone the number of parcels it handled doubled to 46.5 million while over half of UK shoppers have used parcel lockers and 62% of the population in London, Birmingham and Manchester live just a seven-minute walk from an InPost Locker.
Kuschel added: “This trend continues to gain momentum and our mission through our partnership with Co-op is to continue driving this growth and make locker delivery the “go to” choice for the UK consumer.”
In March this year, the provider also secured a deal with Aldi to begin trialling parcel lockers outside a selection of its UK stores.
