Quadient and Punch Pubs Partner to Enhance Parcel Locker Access for UK Communities
July 11 2024 - 10:45AM
UK Regulatory
Quadient and Punch Pubs Partner to Enhance Parcel Locker Access for
UK Communities
Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT),
a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable
business connections, announced today a new contract with Punch
Pubs, a leading pub company in the UK. This partnership will see
the deployment of Quadient’s Parcel Pending open locker network
across 1,261 pub locations managed by Punch Pubs, enhancing the
accessibility and convenience of parcel deliveries and returns for
communities nationwide. This collaboration supports sustainable
growth strategies, leveraging Punch Pubs' nationwide commercial
properties to deliver value to local populations.
Quadient’s approach to selecting optimal
locations is based on detailed partner carrier data, to pinpoint
areas with delivery bottlenecks and high population density. Within
Punch Pubs’ network mapping, Quadient has already identified 400
premium locations as a starting point, with initial installations
planned as soon as October. Punch Pubs, operating a tenanted and
management partnership business, also benefits from Quadient’s
support to provide publicans with clear information for a smooth
and efficient adoption of the new smart lockers in their local
pubs.
“We are thrilled to partner with Punch Pubs
to extend our open locker network across the UK,” said Katia
Bourgeais Crémel, EVP Lockers Automation Platform Europe at
Quadient. “This new collaboration will greatly contribute to
our mission to provide community-driven, sustainable solutions that
enhance daily life. Drawing on our extensive experience and proven
technology, we are confident that this initiative will bring
significant benefits to Punch Pubs' tenants and their customers,
promoting community well-being and convenience.”
“At Punch, we pride ourselves on our
commitment to making a positive difference to local
communities,” said Stephen Radford, Head of Estates at Punch
Pubs & Co. “Our partnership with Quadient perfectly aligns
with our strategy for sustainable growth and our role as a vital
contributor to the local economy. With new services such as smart
locker parcel collection and drop-off facilities, our publicans are
able to better serve their guests in the community, enhancing their
position as a central hub for social and economic activities, and
reinforcing our pub’s position as a key player in the local
economy.”
By bringing more convenience to local
communities, Punch Pubs publicans are likely to experience
increased foot traffic and positive customer engagement, while
carriers benefit from streamlined operations, reducing congestion,
delivery time and costs associated with last-mile deliveries and
returns. Designed to maximize space efficiency and receive
deliveries from multiple carriers, each installation will hold an
average of 50 compartments and will feature Quadient’s Drop Box to
accept parcel returns from carriers including Evri and Royal
Mail.
Quadient maintains an agile approach to
deploying its open locker network, accelerating the current
installation cadence, and already operating more than 1,000 units
throughout the UK.
About Quadient®
Quadient is a global automation platform powering secure and
sustainable business connections through digital and physical
channels. Quadient supports businesses of all sizes in their
digital transformation and growth journey, unlocking operational
efficiency and creating meaningful customer experiences. Listed in
compartment B of Euronext Paris (QDT) and part of the CAC® Mid
& Small and EnterNext® Tech 40 indices, Quadient shares are
eligible for PEA-PME investing.
For more information about Quadient, visit www.quadient.com.
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Joe
Scolaro, Quadient
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