European e-commerce logistics provider InPost has announced its acquisition of parcel delivery company Yodel in a bid to accelerate its growth in the UK market.
According to InPost, the acquisition will seamlessly integrate out-of-home and to-door delivery solutions under one brand, helping it scale its operations, expand its service offering and provide greater convenience to retailers and customers.
Under the terms of the transaction, InPost has acquired 95.5% of the share capital of Judge Logistics Ltd (JLL), the parent company of Yodel Delivery Network, with PayPoint retaining a minority stake of 4.5%.
Following the transaction, InPost UK’s market share has increased to approximately 8%. InPost is now the third-largest agnostic e-commerce logistics carrier in the UK. This transaction follows the successful acquisition of Menzies Distribution in October 2024, which gave InPost full control over its entire logistics process in the UK.
Rafał Brzoska, founder and CEO of InPost Group, commented, “This acquisition marks a pivotal milestone in InPost’s journey to revolutionize the UK delivery market as well as the group’s pan-European presence. We have just fast-forwarded five years of organic expansion in the UK, and it is a clear reflection of our long-term commitment to this market, a market where we see enormous opportunity for growth. Our logistics model has transformed delivery in other European markets, and with this acquisition we are now well positioned to do the same here.”
Neil Kuschel, CEO of InPost UK, added, “This acquisition is a game-changer for InPost’s operations in the UK. Combining doorstep deliveries with our unrivaled locker network, we are reshaping the future of parcel delivery. We will be able to provide customers and e-commerce retailers with the reliability, flexibility and efficiency they expect. We’re excited to deliver more for the UK.”
Strategic objectives
According to InPost, the acquisition will allow it to achieve several key strategic objectives:
- Accelerated UK growth and market share expansion: rapid increase to approximately 300 million+ parcels annually, immediately expanding its merchant base to over 500 e-commerce stores, and approximately 8% market share, with 10,000 APMs totaling over 18,000 OOH points;
- Unique offering for merchants: through next-day to-door delivery combined with the extensive out-of-home network, resulting in one InPost brand delivering a comprehensive service to the UK market;
- Diversification benefits: diversifies InPost’s volume by segment and geographically, with the UK contributing approximately 30% to InPost Group’s revenue;
- Attractive deal economics: the acquisition presents a strategically compelling opportunity taking into account the size of the investment and market share gained, enabling InPost’s long-term growth and strengthening its position in the UK market.