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Press – Mar 04, 2026

Evri chooses East of England Co-op for first owned lockers

Blue Evri drop box locker in an East of England Co-op store
  • Evri partners with East of England Co-op for launch of owned locker network
  • The first two drop-box lockers have been rolled out
  • Builds on Evri’s network of 11,000+ ParcelShops and Lockers

Evri, the UK’s premier parcel delivery company, has today announced an extension to its partnership with East of England Co-op and is rolling out the first two Evri-owned drop-box lockers in its stores which are ready to use.

Evri currently has a network of more than 11,000+ ParcelShops and Lockers. East of England Co-op already operates a number of ParcelShop locations for Evri, so this new deal builds on the existing partnership by enabling consumers to drop off parcels at a drop-box locker quickly, contact-free, and without queueing or speaking to a person.

Evri has commissioned at least 1,000 new lockers and drop-boxes from supplier, Bloq.it. Unlike Evri’s existing shared locker network, where lockers can be used to drop off parcels for multiple carriers, these lockers are owned and operated exclusively by Evri.

The first two drop-box lockers of this kind will enable consumers to easily drop off parcels they’re sending or returning by scanning their QR code to instantly print a self-adhesive label from the integrated printer. These drop-box lockers will be rolled out across the following East of England Co-op stores:

  1. East of England Coop, Leiston Supermarket, Sizewell Road, Leiston, IP16 4AE
  2. East of England Coop, Stanway Supermarket, Stanway Retail Park, Peartree Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0LX

Evri reached the 2,000-locker milestone before Christmas, as usage accelerates, recording a 343% increase since during 2025, as consumers continue to adopt alternative ways to get parcels delivered. In addition, parcel diversions to lockers have increased by around 20%, which reflects a clear and sustained shift in consumer behaviour.

The surge in usage underlines Evri’s £50 million investment in its expansion plans to double its network within five years. Evri currently has a network of more than 11,000 ParcelShops and lockers and plans to increase the number of locations to 25,000 by 2030.

Locker deliveries can improve choice, convenience and first-time delivery success alongside reducing missed deliveries and 24/7 access. Consumers can currently order directly to a locker through many of the UK’s top retailers, most consumers can divert parcels to a nearby locker if they’re going to be out when they’re expecting a delivery. And soon consumers will be able to add a preference to their Evri account enabling them to direct all parcels to a ParcelShop or Locker of their choice – great for those working nightshifts or those who are regularly out at work.

We’re thrilled to start 2026 by launching our own network of branded lockers, reinforcing our commitment to expanding Evri’s ParcelShop and locker network, whilst giving customers greater choice, convenience and control of their parcels. We have a long-standing partnership with East of England Co-op stores, so we’re delighted to launch our very first drop-box lockers in some of these stores.

Liam Rogan, Head of ParcelShops and Lockers Network at Evri Group

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Extending our partnership with Evri and introducing these new lockers into our stores is a natural next step for us. We’re always looking for ways to add convenience and value for our members and customers, and these lockers provide a quick, simple and secure way to send or return parcels whilst visiting their local East of England Co-op Food store.

Simon Dryell, Chief Commercial Officer at East of England Co-op

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About Evri  

Evri Group brings together Evri, DHL eCommerce UK – which in 2026 will be rebranded Evri Premium, a network of DHL - customs clearance and logistics specialist Coll-8 and business letters leader UK Mail, to create the UK’s premier parcel delivery company. The combined Evri Group will deliver more than 1 billion parcels and a further 1 billion business letters annually.

Evri, the core operating brand, currently delivers around 900 million parcels a year, and is on a mission to be the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels, without costing the earth.

Working with everyone from Europe’s top retailers, marketplaces and pre-loved sites to gift-givers, the roots of Evri can be traced back to Yorkshire in 1974. The business has grown over the last five decades and now has a team of 12,000+ employees and 30,000 couriers, as well as a growing network of more than 10,000+ ParcelShops and Lockers and 500+ state-of-the-art hubs and depots.  Following its acquisition of Coll-8, an Irish independent customs clearance and logistics specialist, and merger with DHL eCommerce UK, Evri Group continues to enhance its international capability and enable world trade.

Evri has 4 million independent 5-star Trustpilot reviews, an average courier rating of 4.6/5, reflecting a strong commitment to customer experience.

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