Evri raids InPost UK to bring in industry veteran Steve Kelly as company’s new Head of Returns
Steve Kelly has joined Evri as Head of Returns. He was previously at InPost UK, where he served as Operations Director, and has also worked at Menzies Distribution, Hermes and Amazon UK.
In a LinkedIn post, he said: “I”m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Head of Returns at Evri. Great to be working again in this fast paced business with some familiar colleagues. I look forward to travelling around all the network as I re-connect with the Depot and Hub teams.”
Tesco and MFG
Earlier this year, Evri launched the first wave of its owned locker network in partnership with grocery giant Tesco, alongside a new nationwide partnership with Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator.
The roll-out includes 500 new locker locations at petrol stations across the UK.
These offer pick up and drop off, contact free functionality, QR code access and print at locker capability, with this latest announcement building on Evri’s existing footprint of more than 11,000 ParcelShops and lockers across the UK, including services available in Post Office branches and Asda stores.
It follows the company’s announcement of a £50 million investment to more than double its ParcelShop and locker estate by 2030. Evri has partnered with Bloq.it on the development of these new lockers, commissioning at least 1,000 units.
Liam Rogan, Head of ParcelShop and Locker Network at Evri, says: “By partnering with Tesco and Motor Fuel Group in launching the first wave of our lockers, we’re reinforcing our commitment to a choice of quality delivery methods.”
“Evri’s own data shows that customers value convenience when it comes to deliveries, so with Tesco stores and Motor Fuel Group forecourts at the heart of so many communities, there will be easy access to Evri services alongside filling up or picking up essentials.”
“Together, these partnerships will provide shoppers with even more flexibility to send, receive, and return parcels in a way that suits them, reflecting how consumer behaviour is continuing to evolve.”
Tesco
The trial with Tesco will see the first wave of new Evri branded lockers installed at a small number of Tesco Extra and Superstore locations across the UK, building on an existing Tesco Clubcard partnership, which lets customers earn points on every parcel they send through Evri, with one point per £1 spent.
A spokesperson for Tesco said: “We’re constantly looking for ways to make the shopping trip even more convenient for our customers, and as part of a small locker hub partner trial across a small number of stores, where we are bringing a number of providers together, we’re pleased to introduce Evri lockers across a selected small number of stores.”
MFG
The MFG tie up will see the installation of 500 new lockers at forecourts across the UK, with the roll-out beginning this month and continuing through spring. Many locations include on-site retail brands such as Morrisons Daily, Subway and Starbucks.
A Motor Fuel Group spokesperson said: “With the roll-out of Evri’s lockers across 500 Motor Fuel Group sites, this new partnership brings together two brands focused on everyday convenience. Together we’re able to give customers greater flexibility to send, collect and return parcels as part of their regular routines, while enhancing the role our forecourts play in local communities and adding real value for our retail partners.”
