Royal Mail joins C-Store Collective

C-Store Collective has announced a new partnership with Royal Mail, focused on expanding Royal Mail’s parcel locker network into convenience retail.

This partnership aims to give local retailers a new way to increase footfall, serve their communities, and earn additional income – without any extra hassle.

Royal Mail’s parcel lockers are secure, self-service units where customers can send, receive and return parcels at a time that suits them. They’re already in use across the UK—and now, Royal Mail wants to place them in or near convenience stores to make them even more accessible.

“This is a practical, community-focused solution that benefits everyone,” said Jonathan Rons, Co-founder at C-Store Collective.

“Retailers get more people through the door and a rental payment. Customers get more choice and convenience. And Royal Mail continues to modernise its service in a way that fits with how people live and shop today.”

For store owners, the lockers offer three clear benefits:

• Increased footfall – as customers come to collect or drop off parcels
• Extra income – Royal Mail pays a rental fee for hosting a locker
• No hassle – Royal Mail installs, services, and manages everything

C-Store Collective will be working with Royal Mail to identify suitable retail locations and support stores through the setup process.