Morrisons’ longest-standing partner InPost is expanding the number of parcel lockers it offers to the supermarket giant’s customers.
As Europe’s leading automated parcel machine (APM) service provider, InPost has been hosting over 290 lockers across the UK since 2014.
Now that figure is set to rise to approximately 390 by the end of January, ensuring that nearly 80% of all Morrisons stores in the UK host a locker as an additional service.
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The partnership offers convenience to Morrisons shoppers – of which the supermarket sees nine million people through its doors every week – by allowing them to send, collect and return purchases whilst doing their weekly food shop.
The new lockers are set to be installed in January, to support a busy start to the new year when many people may be looking to return items after the festive period.
Prominent new locations span the breadth of the UK, including Croydon, Bradford, Glastonbury, Dumfries and Newport.
In addition to the new parcel lockers, several of InPost’s existing lockers will be extended so that they can cater to high customer demand, reflecting the success of the partnership over the past eight years.
“We’re hoping the installation of around 100 new parcel lockers by the end of January brings an added festive cheer to Morrisons shoppers,” CEO at InPost International Michael Rouse said.
He added: “Our partnership has gone from strength to strength since 2014, and today’s announcement reflects the appetite and interest we’re seeing from consumers about the shopping experience they want.
“Critically, online shopping is here to stay – but part of delivering on this, is a smooth and convenient returns experience for online purchases.
“That’s exactly where our lockers come in. Morrisons shoppers no longer need to make additional trips to stand in lengthy queues to return items – they can now do so while visiting the supermarket, at a time that suits them best.”
Procurement director at Morrisons, Jamie Winter commented: “At Morrisons, we always put our customers first, and are constantly looking for ways to make their lives easier.
“InPost parcel lockers provide them with the ultimate convenience by allowing them to pick up and return their parcels while they’re visiting our stores — instead of having to go out of their way.
“Increasing the number of lockers available at our stores enables us to serve our communities even further, particularly in the run up to the busy Christmas period, as well as heading into the New Year.”
The news comes as Morrisons is giving away free Christmas cakes across its 397 cafés, as the supermarket looks to help spread festive cheer through the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
