Consumers will become ‘less obsessed’ with home deliveries – parcel firm boss
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Consumers will become “less obsessed” with home deliveries as awareness of the “sustainability argument” for sending parcels to collection points grows, according to an industry leader. “I think people will become more aware of the sustainability argument for why they should go to a shop and pick up five parcels in one visit.” Yodel has recorded a “significant acceleration” in the number of parcels it delivers to its 5,500 pick-up and drop-off locations, Mr Hancox said. It's much better to have all five parcels dropped off at a location that you go and collect from when you're ready Mike Hancox, Yodel boss He added: “It gives the consumer the convenience they want. It's much better to have all five parcels dropped off at a location that you go and collect from when you're ready Mike Hancox, Yodel boss “They’re just making more margin.
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