Co-op accelerates parcel locker partnership with InPost
17 June 2024
Co-op’s parcel locker partnership with InPost is 'picking-up’ pace this year with a threefold increase in its parcel lockers located at the convenience retailer’s stores.
InPost Lockers will be available at over 150 Co-op stores by the end of 2024 – providing parcel collection and return services and offering a convenient out of home (OOH) alternative to parcel deliveries being made to home.
Locker use is continuing to grow in popularity, and more than half of UK consumers are now using delivery lockers for online purchases*. With Co-op stores located at the heart of local communities, the growth of the InPost partnership will provide added ease and convenience to meet the community’s needs.
Chris Conway, Co-op ecommerce director, 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.”
Neil Kuschel, InPost UK CEO, commented: “We are delighted to announce the acceleration of our partnership with stalwart retailer, Co-op, enhancing our commitment to accessible parcel services. By expanding our network to over 150 Co-op stores during 2024, we're not just offering convenience but also redefining accessibility. Last year alone, the number of parcels we handled doubled to 46.5million[ii] proving that UK consumers love the locker experience. In fact, 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. 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.”
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Editor notes:
About InPost:
InPost (AEX: INPST) is a leader in logistics solutions for the e-commerce industry in Europe. Founded by Rafał Brzoska, InPost is now a leading delivery platform for e-commerce, which has revolutionised the parcel market in Poland. The first Parcel Locker appeared in Kraków in 2009 and quickly became an indispensable part of online shopping and guaranteed speed and convenience.
Today, the InPost network is Europe's largest and most convenient automated parcel collection and delivery system, with over 37,000 modern APMs and over 31,000 PUDO points in 9 countries (UK, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands). InPost has over 7,000 lockers across the UK.
InPost also provides courier and fulfillment services to e-commerce sellers, working with around 100,000 e-tailers. During 2023 alone, the company handled 892 million parcels.
For years, one of InPost's priorities has been environmental concern. InPost Group's Decarbonisation Strategy is an integral complement to its business strategy. InPost was one of the first in the Polish market to join the SBTi initiative, which aims to achieve complete climate neutrality by 2040.
*InPOST - Retail Economics Report
About Co-op:
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives with interests across food, funerals, insurance and legal services. Owned by millions of UK consumers, the Co-op operates almost 2,400 food stores, over 800 funeral homes and provides products to over 6,000 other stores, including those run by independent co-operative societies and through its wholesale business, Nisa Retail Limited. Employing 56,000 people, the Co-op has an annual turnover of over £11billion and is a recognised leader for its social goals and community-led programmes. The Co-op exists to meet members’ needs and stand up for the things they believe in.
Further information:
Andrew Torr
Senior Press Officer, Co-op Press Office
M: 07702505551
E: andrew.torr@coop.co.uk / pressoffice@coop.co.uk