DPD UK gears up to add 8,000 parcel lockers to OOH network in strategic partnership with YEEP!

DPD is expanding its UK out-of-home (OOH) network, adding 8,000 parcel lockers over the next five years, as part of a partnership with YEEP! 

The initiative will see DPD add to its existing network of 12,000 Pickup parcel stores and lockers across the UK. 

The YEEP! network comprises open, battery powered parcel lockers, enabling consumers to pick up and drop off parcels within their local communities. DPD UK's parent company, Geopost, is a partner of kernTerminal, a technology provider for turnkey projects of agnostic network solutions. DPD UK says that this puts it in a unique position to offer its customers access to the most developed pan-European OOH network across 28 countries, consisting of 128 000 points (lockers and parcels shops). 

Elaine Kerr, CEO at DPD UK, comments: "Our focus is always on providing choice and the best possible delivery service for our customers. We are committed to investing in technology that helps consumers control how they receive, send and return parcels.”

“By rolling out 8,000 additional lockers, we are creating more accessible, efficient, and convenient solutions. We know UK consumers love their home deliveries, and that remains our priority, but we can also see that our lockers are hugely popular with regular users. We anticipate this market to grow in the UK in the next five years, as networks expand, and consumers become more familiar with the benefits." 

"We are thrilled to collaborate with DPD UK in expanding their parcel locker network," says Noel Shampton, CEO at YEEP!. "Our innovative, battery powered lockers are designed to provide unparalleled convenience and efficiency for consumers and businesses alike. This partnership marks a significant step forward in enhancing the OOH delivery landscape in the UK." 

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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

The awards. which will open for entries in March, 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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