Shopify retailers are now able to select parcel delivery via Royal Mail thanks to a new agreement between the e-commerce specialist and UK post.
The integration enables sellers to buy Royal Mail delivery and print labels within the Shopify platform, providing end-to-end fulfillment to streamline operations.
This partnership underscores the post’s Royal Mail Means Business campaign and its “commitment to help small businesses thrive by supporting them on every step of their journey, from side hustles and businesses starting out selling online, to those looking to grow, and established SMEs”, the company said in a statement.
Adrian Baker, parcels director at Royal Mail, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Shopify and to offer Royal Mail’s trusted delivery services directly through the platform for the first time. This reflects our commitment to making it as convenient as possible to send parcels by giving customers more choice in how they use our services. By partnering with Shopify, we’re helping retailers streamline their fulfilment and improve efficiency.”
Deann Evans, managing director, EMEA, Shopify, said, “We’re thrilled to partner with Royal Mail in this strategic collaboration which supports small and growing businesses—the backbone of Britain’s economy. Whether they’re mature, just starting out or rapidly growing, UK merchants on Shopify now have built-in capabilities that make fulfilment simple at every stage of their journey.”
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