Bringing customers a delivery game-changer: Fashion retailer River Island offers InPost at online checkout

River Island has announced a partnership with parcel locker specialist InPost UK.

In a LinkedIn post, the latter said: “By offering InPost at checkout, River Island customers can now enjoy the convenience of collecting their parcels from a nearby locker at a time that suits them. It’s a win-win for shoppers – no more missed deliveries or waiting around – just a smooth, reliable delivery solution.”

“We're really excited to team up with River Island to bring their customers a delivery game-changer.”

Simon Pakenham-Walsh

Earlier this year, River Island appointed Simon Pakenham-Walsh as CIO.

He joined from Sweaty Betty where he served as Chief Technology Officer.

He also held the role of VP of Consumer Technology at Wolverine Worldwide.

His CV also includes stints at Arcadia Group as Digital and Retail Technology Director, and CIO for Sainsbury’s Food.

Pakenham-Walsh said: “Thank you Sweaty Betty and Wolverine Worldwide for the last three years.”

“I have met some brilliant people, been a part of delivering some great technology for brands that I love, learnt loads and had a lot of fun along the way. What more can I ask for?”

He added: “I am sorry to leave. But I am equally very excited and privileged to have been given the opportunity to take on my next challenge as CIO for another amazing, iconic retail brand - River Island.”

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Online delivery is a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud, Retail Technology Show 2025, and Business France, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

It’s free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.