InPost UK hits 15,000 parcel lockers across likes of supermarkets, retail parks and transport hubs
InPost UK, an out of home parcel locker provider, reports that it has reached 15,000 lockers nationwide, meaning that millions of consumers now have access to 24/7 parcel collection and returns, with locations in supermarkets, retail parks, transport hubs and residential areas.
Paul Selvey, Network Director at InPost UK, says: “Reaching 15,000 lockers is a significant milestone, but it also reflects a bigger shift in how delivery is expected to work. For years, delivery has been designed around cost and convenience at checkout, not around what actually works for the people receiving parcels. That’s why failure rates are so high, because the system was never built around the end user.”
“When consumers are given real choice, behaviour changes fast. More control, more certainty, delivery that fits around how people actually live. That’s what out of home enables and why it’s no longer a niche preference. It’s becoming the expectation.”
Evri
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.”
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.
