GLS Italy strengthens its 2C offering by acquiring one of Italy’s largest parcel shop networks

Parcel service provider GLS has acquired 100% of the share capital of ProntoPacco, one of Italy’s largest parcel shop networks with over 6,000 pick-up and drop-off points.

In a statement sent to Post&Parcel today (5 June), the company said that the acquisition of ProntoPacco allows GLS Italy to bolster their position as a partner of excellence in the e-commerce sector.

Klaus Schädle, Group Area Managing Director of GLS, commented: “This acquisition allows us to strengthen our national and international position in the fast growing B2C and C2C segments.

“Thanks to ProntoPacco’s extensive network and the digital solutions offered, we are further cementing our relationships with existing e-commerce customers and attracting new ones looking for a reliable partner.”

Luciano Colantuono, founder of ProntoPacco, added: “The announcement represents an important step forward for ProntoPacco and we are delighted to join the GLS family.

“Our company has always placed the utmost importance on the quality of service provided to our customers and joining forces with GLS Italy will allow us to strengthen this commitment further.”

The acquisition takes the relationship between GLS Italy and ProntoPacco to another level, as the company have been in partnership since April 2022.

ProntoPacco will remain an open network and continue offering its services to other players in the last mile.