Royal Mail has extended its partnership with Vinted for a further two years, with the postal operator expecting to handle significantly higher parcel volumes under the renewed agreement.
The expanded deal will see Royal Mail deliver parcels both to home addresses and across its growing out-of-home network. The company said it anticipates doubling the number of Vinted parcels it processes during the partnership period.
As part of the agreement, Vinted users will continue to have access to a wide range of delivery and collection options. These include more than 3,000 parcel lockers, 8,000 Royal Mail Shops, 1,200 Customer Service Points and 11,500 Post Office branches. Sellers can also drop off parcels at these locations, as well as at 115,000 postboxes and 1,400 parcel postboxes, with proof of postage available via the Royal Mail app.
The announcement comes as Royal Mail continues to expand its parcel point network, with a target of reaching 45,000 locations by 2030.
Both companies said the partnership reflects growing demand in the pre-owned goods market, which is driving the need for more flexible delivery and return options. The collaboration will also focus on simplifying sending and collection processes for users.
Mike Richmond, chief customer officer at Royal Mail, said, “Expanding our partnership with Vinted reflects the strength of the relationship we’ve built together and the confidence they have in Royal Mail to support their continued growth. Over the next two years, we’ll be delivering even more Vinted parcels, both by our beloved posties to customers’ homes and to our convenient parcel points in local communities.
“We are committed to working with Vinted on more joint initiatives to support the pre-loved market by making it as simple and convenient as possible for shoppers to send and collect their parcels.”
Vytautas Atkočaitis, vice president of Vinted Go, added, “Extending our partnership with Royal Mail means we can keep improving how people buy and sell second-hand on Vinted. By expanding the ways our members can send, and collect items, we’re making second-hand shopping more accessible, convenient and part of everyday life across the UK.”
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