Aldi is trialling the use of parcel lockers outside a selection of its stores as part of its strategy to make it more convenient for customers to shop at the chain.
The discounter has teamed up with parcel locker provider InPost to provide lockers outside 22 of its stores across the country for a 12-week trial.
The move means customers will be able to collect and return online orders from other retailers at select Aldi stores, with the aim to roll it out to more locations if successful.
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The discounter’s communications director Richard Thornton said: “We are all about making things efficient for our customers, and the installation of InPost lockers will make shopping at Aldi even more convenient.
“People can collect or return parcels while they are doing their shopping, with the lockers accessible with a QR code.
“If the trial is successful, this will hopefully be something available to lots more of our shoppers later this year.”
InPost International CEO Michael Rouse added: “We’re on a mission to bring unrivalled parcel convenience to shoppers in the UK, and this trial with Aldi does just that.
“In this case, Aldi customers can now pick up and drop off their parcels with ease and efficiency while doing the weekly shop.
“We look forward to seeing the results from the trial and the start of a successful partnership.”
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