First InPost parcel lockers installed at UK Post Office as six-month nationwide trial kicks off
InPost UK has installed the first two of its parcel lockers at UK Post Office branches.
Stanley (Ilkeston, Derbyshire) and Lanesfield (Wolverhampton) are the first of several hundred sites that will host these lockers as part of a six-month nationwide trial, giving people the ability to send, receive and return parcels at their local Post Office, even when it is closed.
Rafał Brzoska, CEO and Founder at the InPost Group, comments: “Partnering with the Post Office, a historic institution at the heart of communities across the UK, marks a major step forward in our mission to make parcel delivery easier and more accessible for everyone.”
“The installation of the first lockers at Stanley and Lanesfield Post Offices brings this partnership to life, combining InPost’s innovative locker technology with the Post Office's national footprint. Together, we are creating even greater convenience for millions of people while supporting branches with increased footfall and new revenue opportunities as we continue to roll-out the trial nationwide. We are excited to be working together to shape the future of parcel delivery in the UK.”
Neil Brocklehurst, CEO at Post Office, says: “We are taking our first step in the locker market with InPost, who have brought forward innovative solutions to enable customers to pick up or send their parcels in a way that is convenient for them and fits in with their daily lives.”
“We will evaluate this trial, and in particular the benefits it has brought to our postmasters and their branches and look forward to working with InPost over the next few months.”
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS
Online delivery was a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.
We received a record number of entries and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.
For a full rundown of all of the shortlisted entries, click here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC in Central London on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
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