Royal Mail to Introduce Dedicated Parcel Lockers in 2025

The postal service aims to enhance convenience for customers and compete with Amazon by rolling out 250 lockers early next year, with plans for further expansion.

• Royal Mail will launch 250 dedicated parcel lockers in early 2025, providing 24/7 access for sending and collecting parcels.
• The lockers will be located outside delivery offices and third-party retailers, allowing customers to drop off parcels at their convenience.
• This initiative supports the growing number of online shoppers and marketplace sellers, offering features like label printing for ease of use.
• The rollout is part of Royal Mail's strategy to focus on parcel services as letter volumes continue to decline significantly over the years.
• Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský, nearing a £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail, plans to invest £800m to expand the locker network to 20,000 units nationwide.

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