Ikea looks to get closer to UK customers as it launches a sixth Collect locker location at a Tesco store

Ikea reports the launch of its sixth Collect parcel locker location at Tesco in the UK.

The service enables customers to order online and pick up from Tesco car parks.

In a LInkedIn post, Ikea’s Marlein Wiertsema said: “Thanks David Mansfield (Fulfilment Development and Multichannel Network Project Implementation Manager at Ikea) for driving and maturing this service across the UK and supporting all our local and global colleagues, and of course Youssef Zouhair (Country Customer Fulfilment Manager) for being such a great sponsor.”

She added: “But we’re not stopping there, next to this service already being available in Belgium and the Netherlands, we have exciting plans to expand further across Europe and Asia. While our UK collaboration is thriving, we’re still on the hunt for the perfect locker spots in other markets.”

“It’s a challenge, but one worth tackling - because offering affordable, flexible delivery options closer to where people live (without needing to be at the doorstep) is key to making everyday life easier both for the customer and for us retailers.”

She concluded: “I’m really looking forward to diving deeper into this topic during the panel discussion on "Out of Home" at Leaders in Logistics in London next week, and catching up with colleagues and peers from across the industry.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Online delivery will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now closed for entries with our finalists and shortlists being announced last week, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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