Hermes extends Parcelshop network with Doddle

Delivery company Hermes is extending its Parcelshop locations nationwide through a new partnership with Doddle, the UK network of parcel stores, which allows customers to conveniently pick-up their shopping orders.

The partnership will initially see 10 Doddle stores in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton, Norwich and Glasgow joining the 4,500-strong myHermes Parcelshop network, offering customers additional click and collect locations, as well as drop off points for online shopping returns and myHermes parcel shipping.

Doddle’s remaining locations are expected to be added to the network by the end of the year.

Over the last year, the number of parcels passing through myHermes Parcelshops has risen by 47 percent, and its network of shops now means that 92 percent of the population lives within just two miles of an outlet, for convenient pick-ups and returns.

Tim Robinson, Doddle CEO, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Hermes to offer more customers than ever before the option to choose Doddle as a pickup location at the checkout of their favourite retailers.

“The core Doddle offering is about convenience and customer service and we look forward to working alongside Hermes to provide a great last mile experience for our customers.”

Martijn de Lange, COO of Hermes, added: “Choice and convenience is at the heart of Hermes and we are committed to building on this through innovative technology, significant investment in our infrastructure such as a new 31 million pound super hub in Rugby and by partnering with like-minded organisations. Doddle is a great brand that shares our commitment to high levels of customer service so we are extremely confident in this partnership.”