Tesco is rolling out parcel lockers from several competing providers across its store network.
The supermarket is working with Yeep, Evri and Royal Mail to install and operate parcel lockers outside stores.
“As one of the UK’s most trusted retailers, Tesco shares our commitment to convenience, accessibility, and community presence, making this a significant milestone for Yeep,” said Yeep CEO Jamie Dickinson.
“This partnership marks an important step in our mission to make parcel delivery and returns simpler, smarter, and more accessible. By placing lockers at Tesco locations, we are meeting customers where they already shop and providing secure, convenient parcel services that fit seamlessly into their daily routines,” he added.
A “selected stores” trial rollout with Evri boosts the provider’s current network of more than 11,000 ParcelShops and lockers, including ParcelShop services at Post Office branches and Asda stores. Evri had previously announced a £50m investment to more than double this number by 2030.
The Evri branded lockers will appear at a “small number” of Tesco Extra and Superstore locations. The trial builds on Evri’s existing partnership with Tesco Clubcard, through which customers earn one Clubcard point for every £1 spent via Evri.com.
“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,” a Tesco spokesperson said.
In March, Royal Mail launched a six-month trial of its parcel lockers at nine Tesco stores. The lockers feature label printing, for customers without access to a printer. To use them, customers pay for postage online and get a QR code or request a QR code if they are returning a purchase.
“This partnership is another example of how we are making it easier than ever for our customers to collect, send and return parcels with us,” said Jack Clarkson, Royal Mail MD for out-of-home & commercial excellence.
“It’s great news for shoppers and a step towards delivering our ambition to triple our parcel points to 45,000 by 2030,” Clarkson added.
Parcel lockers are becoming an increasingly familiar sight at UK supermarkets.
Earlier this year, Aldi introduced InPost parcel lockers to 50 more stores, taking the total to over 600, in a rollout that started in 2023.
In means the lockers, which shoppers can use to collect and return online parcels, are now at more than half of Aldi’s UK estate of around 1,080 stores.
In December, Morrisons revealed plans to expand its network of Amazon parcel return lockers to 350 stores.
The fully automated lockers enable shoppers to drop off any Amazon parcels they wish to return.
Last year, both Sainsbury’s and Co-op struck partnerships with Royal Mail, to roll out the delivery company’s lockers to several stores.
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