Hermes partners with Doddle

Hermes has expanded the number of myHermes ParcelShop locations in the UK through a new partnership with Doddle. Initially, 10 Doddle stores in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton, Norwich and Glasgow will join the 4,500-strong myHermes Parcelshop network. Doddle’s remaining locations are expected to be added to the network by the end of the year.

The Doddle stores will offer customers additional click & collect locations, as well as drop off points for online shopping returns and myHermes parcel shipping.

There will be no additional charges for customers using the myHermes ParcelShop services at a Doddle store.

Over the last year, the number of parcels passing through myHermes ParcelShops has risen by 47%. Of the 4,500 myHermes ParcelShops, 80% are open until 10pm, whilst 92% of the population now live within two miles of an outlet.

Commenting on the new relationship, 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 pick up location at the checkout of their favourite retailers.

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 £31m super hub in Rugby and by partnering with like-minded organisations.”