InPost expands UK locker network through partnership with The Football Association (FA)

InPost UK has partnered with The Football Association (The FA) to offer England football accredited grassroots clubs the chance to host its parcel lockers at their facilities. 

The pair will provide guidance and supporting materials that clubs can adapt locally, with the aim of allowing them to create campaigns that reflect the needs of their own players, volunteers and neighbourhoods while driving increased engagement with the club throughout the week.

An initial cohort of clubs has begun early engagement to explore how lockers can integrate into their facilities and support local activation. The programme will be promoted directly to The FA’s network of affiliated clubs and county FAs.

Paul Selvey, Network Director at InPost UK, says: “Grassroots football clubs play an essential role in communities across the UK and many are looking for sustainable ways to generate additional income.”

“By installing one of our lockers, clubs can turn unused space into a service people need every day, increasing footfall, supporting clubhouse revenue and offering local residents a fast, flexible way to collect and send parcels around their schedules. We’re proud to be working with The FA to help clubs unlock new value and reinvest back into the game.”

James Kendall, Director of Football Development at The FA, says: “Beyond delivering exceptional football, grassroots clubs across the country also offer vital community cohesion, acting as vibrant and accessible hubs in their local areas.”

“Our new partnership with InPost offers clubs the chance to access a new stream of income by installing a locker, boosting their resources whilst benefitting busy communities. We're looking forward to seeing the impact and opportunities unlocked through the partnership.”

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Parcel lockers will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC 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.