Evri plan to grow its Out of Home network by 2030 – more than doubling its network of ParcelShops and lockers to 25,000.
The delivery firm is investing more than £50mn to launch an owned, in-house network of smart lockers that bring new functionality to the consumer experience. Evri will roll out 10,000 lockers as part of its network expansion to support its continued growth with the UK’s leading retailers and marketplaces.
It currently has a network of more than 10,000 ParcelShops and lockers, which includes its independent shop network, Post Office branches and corporate partners such as Co-op. Its partnerships and investment will more than double this by 2030, with Parcelshops and locker locations set to grow to 25,000 – hitting the 2,000 locker milestone before Christmas 2025.
The announcement follows a 500% year-on-year increase in locker usage, a trend which is anticipated to continue.
All lockers in the Evri network will have hardware with a label printer, drop box, parcel detection sensors, and will be accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customers will benefit a completely contactless experience through geo-based Near Field Communication. Customers will also be able to see a pre-arrival capacity indicator to ensure there is space, before making a journey.
Martijn de Lange, CEO, Evri, said: “We are committed to offering greater delivery choices for the consumers, retail clients, and businesses that we serve. This major multi-million-pound investment will establish one of the UK’s largest pick up, drop off networks as part of our mission to become the UK’s premier parcel delivery business.
“Our expanding network of locations is shaping the future of parcel delivery in the UK with smart technology and greater accessibility.”
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Evri also intends to continue the growth of its ParcelShop network of independent convenience stores. The firm’s latest move to invest further in lockers will complement one of the most diverse parcel delivery networks in the UK with options to deliver to home, work, ParcelShops and Lockers, alongside ‘on the road’ diversions to a neighbour or safe place.
Divert options ensure consumers have choice, convenience and control over their parcel, further enhancing the accessibility of parcel delivery.
As it grows its network, Evri is looking for retail partners and convenience stores to host a locker location.
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