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The Independent
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Evri cashes in on second-hand boom with record number of deliveries
Evri delivered more parcels than ever over the past year as it cashed in on the growth of 'bedroom CEOs' selling second-hand items and newer delivery opportunities like car parts and flowers. The West Yorkshire-based group said it delivered more than 807 million parcels over the year to the end of February. This was 11% more than the 730 million the previous year, and represents a 25% increase in parcel numbers in the last two years. Revenues for the company jumped by 12% to £1.85 billion year-on-year, it revealed. Evri said sales growth was partly fuelled by the booming popularity of second-hand marketplaces like eBay and Vinted, which has shown no sign of easing. The trend for buying and selling items online has created more opportunities for the parcel firm, with social media platforms like TikTok's shop helping change shopper behaviour, it said. Martijn de Lange, Evri's chief executive, said: 'It was a year that saw us expand our client base into new sectors, including fresh food, car parts and floristry, and grow our presence in existing ones. 'We continue to meet increased demand for customer-to-customer deliveries for online marketplaces, as buyer and seller behaviour changes – fuelled by scroll and spend social commerce sites such as TikTok's shop. 'Evri's tech-enabled convenience is equipping a growing army of bedroom CEOs who are shaping the future of ecommerce.' Evri, which was previously part of the Hermes parcel group, revealed that it spent £57 million over the financial year on its operations and technology in a bid to improve service levels. It has previously highlighted an improvement in its ratings over recent years but said there was 'more to do' to improve with some customers continuing to report delivery issues. The group recently announced it was joining forces with DHL's UK ecommerce arm to form one of the country's biggest delivery firms. The deal means Evri will enter the UK business letter market for the first time, bolstering its competition to Royal Mail.
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: I'm battling a terrible addiction
My name is Alexandra and I'm a shopping addict. I became aware of this condition only the other morning when I woke up and realised that with no DHL, Evri or Amazon delivery scheduled for that day I felt bereft. Something was missing. I've always liked going shopping, but this craving is of a different order. At some point – and we can probably pin it, like so many things, on Covid – my delight in wandering around shops to see if anything struck my fancy has grown into a full-on compulsion to have a continual stream of new buys arriving at my front door. Key to the addiction is that it has very little to do with what you are actually buying. There's scarcely any difference in the satisfaction derived from scooping up a beautiful object that will live in your house for years, to that of something completely disposable like the flip-flops I am expecting any moment now. Online shopping addicts get their hit at the point they click 'buy'. This is the moment when all seems right with the world, but like all addictions the satisfaction is short-lived. The Alcoholics Anonymous mantra of 'one is too many and a thousand is never enough' applies as much to shopping on the web as it does to booze. As soon as the packaging is torn open, the temptation to start looking for something else to buy rears its head. The joy of a purchase disappears completely if the item needs to be sent back. You are then faced with the bother of repackaging it and the gloomy trek to the post office. The other day I had the double whammy of having to return two compulsive purchases. One was a pair of navy trousers I was convinced would be my go-to for the rest of the summer, only to discover I was too short and their decorative fringe was going to sweep the floor. The other was a tool intended to turn my hair into silken locks, which simply didn't work. The only compensation of having to return both was the thought of a substantial refund. But the pain of returning things is not enough to stop me seeking the next buzz. So is it any wonder online shopping fuels excessive spending for many people? I know one man who has a plant problem – splashing out hundreds on bulbs from his bed in the middle of the night. Another friend has an M&S habit, which fortunately for her, if not for them, has been curtailed temporarily by the recent cyber attack. Even as I write this, I have been alerted to a substantial price drop on a Mint Velvet white shirt I have recently been dithering over, in an attempt to hold back. Reader, I gave in and bought it. Kids foot the bill? Don't bank on it! According to wealth manager Moneyfarm, while the Bank of Mum and Dad continues to bail out children, growing numbers of parents would like their offspring to buy them a drink by the time they are 26 and a meal by the age of 27. But change may be a long time coming. Taking my 30-year-old son out for dinner the other day in one of those incredibly expensive but supremely relaxed looking joints in fashionable North London, I noticed two things. One was that despite the hefty prices, the place was packed on a Sunday night. The other was that there were several tables like ours, that were clearly parents dining with their grown-up kids. And in each case – us included – it was the oldies who ended up paying the bill. Wobbly Lime bikers should take road test If I don't end up killing a Lime bike rider, it's going to be a miracle. I know that us car drivers are meant to share the roads with others, but it's become nearly impossible to avoid a collision with some crazy idiot on two wheels. It was bad enough having to navigate around the endless Deliveroo motorcyclists and the possessed Lycra-clad demons pounding their way to work. But these battery-powered rental bikes, generally ridden by people who appear not to know where they are going, are proving to be a greater danger. The riders almost never wear helmets, they travel (or rather, wobble) at speed, and those of us in cars are stuck at 20mph trying not to crash into one as they blithely overtake on the inside. Lime bikes are just as dangerous as cars and there ought to be some kind of proficiency test to make sure those who hire them at least know the basics of road safety. Soothing thwacks make SW19 a joy Wimbledon fortnight is such a delight. Not only does it provide stunning displays of athleticism and exceptionally good-looking players in thrilling matches, there's also the celebrity fashion show in the Royal Box to enjoy. However, my main pleasure doesn't involve watching the tennis at all – it's the soundtrack. The thwack of the balls, the measured commentary (in contrast to the stressful yelling that accompanies football) and the clapping of the crowd make for a wonderfully soothing noise to keep on in the background all day. Sarah, a chic poster woman for disability My heroine of the week is Sarah de Lagarde, who was in the High Court for her case against London Underground. Despite losing two limbs when she slipped off a wet platform and was hit by two Tube trains, she turned up for the hearing looking absolutely amazing. Her fitted white lace dress and gleaming white trainers were accessorised by a prosthetic limb and a bionic arm. A brave poster woman for disability, for sure. England expected less of rascal Nelson I bet Sir Ben Key wishes he didn't live in modern times. Recently sacked as head of the Navy for having a relationship with a subordinate, he might consider the difference between himself and Admiral Nelson. Back in the 18th century, the married Nelson had a very public affair with the also married Lady Hamilton. Although eyebrows were raised, he kept his job and his reputation.
The Herald Scotland
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
10,000 Evri parcel lockers to be rolled out across the UK
The 'smart lockers' will be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be used for both pick-up and drop-off, Evri said. Parcel delivery company Evri is rolling out 10,000 lockers across the UK as the popularity of away-from-home delivery booms. The £50 million investment will bring convenience and cost savings for customers, as well as environmental benefits, the company claims. The so-called final mile of delivery, when a package is transported to a consumer's doorstep, is often the most challenging, industry experts say. The parcel giant says it has seen a 500% year-on-year increase in locker usage. Evri hopes to have 2,000 lockers ready for Christmas 2025, with the rest rolled out before 2030. They will be equipped with a label printer, drop box and parcel detection sensors. The company also intends to continue the growth of its ParcelShop network of independent convenience stores. Martijn de Lange, chief executive of Evri, said: 'We are committed to offering greater delivery choices for the consumers, retail clients, and businesses that we serve. 'This major multimillion-pound investment will establish one of the UK's largest pick-up and drop-off networks, as part of our mission to become the UK's premier parcel delivery business. 'Our expanding network of locations is shaping the future of parcel delivery in the UK with smart technology and greater accessibility.' Yorkshire-based Evri recently announced a deal to merge with rival DHL's UK ecommerce business, in a move which will see it also enter the UK business letter market for the first time, competing further with Royal Mail. Recommended Reading But the deal is being investigated by the UK competition watchdog as the tie-up promises to create one of the UK's largest delivery firms. In April, Polish parcel locker firm InPost struck a £100 million deal to buy UK rival Yodel, combining the home delivery and collection networks to form one of the largest logistics groups in Britain. Royal Mail launched its own lockers at the end of last year as part of its expansion of parcel points.
Glasgow Times
30-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
10,000 Evri parcel lockers to be rolled out across the UK
The 'smart lockers' will be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be used for both pick-up and drop-off, Evri said. Parcel delivery company Evri is rolling out 10,000 lockers across the UK as the popularity of away-from-home delivery booms. The £50 million investment will bring convenience and cost savings for customers, as well as environmental benefits, the company claims. The so-called final mile of delivery, when a package is transported to a consumer's doorstep, is often the most challenging, industry experts say. The parcel giant says it has seen a 500% year-on-year increase in locker usage. Evri hopes to have 2,000 lockers ready for Christmas 2025, with the rest rolled out before 2030. They will be equipped with a label printer, drop box and parcel detection sensors. The company also intends to continue the growth of its ParcelShop network of independent convenience stores. Martijn de Lange, chief executive of Evri, said: 'We are committed to offering greater delivery choices for the consumers, retail clients, and businesses that we serve. 'This major multimillion-pound investment will establish one of the UK's largest pick-up and drop-off networks, as part of our mission to become the UK's premier parcel delivery business. 'Our expanding network of locations is shaping the future of parcel delivery in the UK with smart technology and greater accessibility.' Yorkshire-based Evri recently announced a deal to merge with rival DHL's UK ecommerce business, in a move which will see it also enter the UK business letter market for the first time, competing further with Royal Mail. Recommended Reading But the deal is being investigated by the UK competition watchdog as the tie-up promises to create one of the UK's largest delivery firms. In April, Polish parcel locker firm InPost struck a £100 million deal to buy UK rival Yodel, combining the home delivery and collection networks to form one of the largest logistics groups in Britain. Royal Mail launched its own lockers at the end of last year as part of its expansion of parcel points.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Merger between DHL and Evri probed by UK's competition watchdog
The UK's competition watchdog said it would investigate a merger between British delivery firm Evri and DHL's ecommerce parcel unit. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the probe on Wednesday, and it is inviting interested parties to submit their comments before 25 June. After this, the CMA will formally launch its investigation. DHL said that it was merging its UK ecommerce operations with Evri last month and explained that it would take a minority stake in the new group. If it gets the green light, the combined entity will be one of the biggest parcel couriers in Britain, deploying more than 30,000 couriers and van drivers — and a further 12,000 workers. Related At least 12 injured after unknown powder found on package in DHL centre in Germany Google is facing a competition investigation in the UK. Where else does it face antitrust cases? Evri delivered 14% of the UK's parcels by volume in 2022, according to shipping and mailing firm Pitney Bowes. The new group would deliver more than 1 billion parcels and 1 billion letters each year, according to Evri and DHL. 'This transaction enables the combined entity to offer a better service and a wider range of shipping options, as well as increasing efficiencies through the interlinkage of two complementary parcel networks,' a DHL spokesperson told Euronews. 'We are comfortable with the ownership structure that has been reached through this transaction and are excited about the growth opportunities this partnership brings,' they added. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
