The supermarket chain has revealed plans to increase the number of parcel lockers available inside its shops through a fresh pilot scheme.
The initiative will involve fitting Evri-branded collection points at a limited selection of its larger store formats.
This forms part of a wider click-and-collect hub experiment that consolidates various delivery companies within one location.
The company indicated the programme follows on from its current working relationship with Evri, which enables customers to accumulate Clubcard rewards when posting items through the logistics provider.
Evri will install parcel collection units at a limited number of Tesco outlets (Image: Getty Images)
It aligns with efforts to provide additional services to shoppers and incorporate more facilities into their high street locations.
A Tesco strategic partnerships representative stated they are always seeking methods to enhance the convenience of the shopping experience for their customers, and as part of a small locker hub partner trial across several stores, they are delighted to introduce Evri lockers.
Liam Rogan, who leads the ParcelShop and Locker Network division at Evri, explained that by teaming up with Tesco and MFG (Motor Fuel Group), they are strengthening their dedication to offering customers a selection of quality delivery choices.
Retail Gazette reports the pilot is anticipated to determine whether a wider implementation of Evri lockers across the retailer’s property portfolio will subsequently take place.
Which Tesco stores are hosting the Evri parcel lockers?
Altogether, 30 Tesco branches will feature Evri parcel lockers during the trial period, with 23 of these having become operational at the time of publication:
Tesco, Bolton Horwich Extra, Mansell Way, BL6 6JS
Tesco, March Hostmoor Superstore, Units 2/3 57, PE15 0AX
Tesco, Barrow in Furness Extra, Corner House Park, LA14 2NE
Tesco, Ashby De La Zouch Extra, Resolution Road, LE65 1TE
Tesco, Burnham-on-Sea Superstore, Ben Travers Way, TA8 1EZ
Tesco, West Bromwich Extra, 46 New Square, B70 7PR
Tesco, Stratford Upon Avon Superstore, Birmingham Road, CV37 0UA
Tesco, Hartlepool Extra, Belle Vue Way, TS25 1UP
Tesco, Brighouse Bradford Rd Superstore, Huddersfield Road, HD6 1RZ
Tesco, Wolverhampton Superstore, Penn Rd, WV2 4NJ
Tesco, Oldham Chadderton Superstore, Featherstall Road North, Oldham, OL9 6BW
Tesco, Salisbury Extra, Bourne Centre, Salisbury, SP1 2NY
Tesco, Bury Superstore, Woodfield Retail Park, BL9 5BY
Tesco, Cullompton Superstore, Station Road, EX15 1BQ
Tesco, Preston Superstore, 89-91 Blackpool Road, PR2 6BX
Tesco, Bradford Peel Centre Superstore, Peel Centre, BD1 4RB
Tesco, Goole Boothferry Rd Superstore, Boothferry Road, DN14 6BB
Tesco, Lincoln Extra, Wragby Road, LN2 4QQ
Tesco, Cleethorpes Extra, Hewitts Circus Retail Pk, DN35 9QR
Tesco Superstore Didcot, Wallingford Road, North Moreton, OX11 9BZ
Tesco, Sunbury on Thames Extra, Staines Road West, TW16 7BB
Tesco Brislington Extra (2141), Callington Road, Bristol, BS4 5AY
Tesco, Coventry Walsgrave Superstore, Clifford Bridge Road, CV2 2TS
Tesco also provides Royal Mail parcel lockers
Earlier in March, Tesco additionally revealed that Royal Mail parcel lockers would be tested at a chosen selection of its branches.
The inaugural lockers became operational at stores in these areas:
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Barrow
Burnham-on-Sea
Bury
Cullompton
Horwich
March
Preston
Salisbury
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Tesco clarified that the Royal Mail lockers would function alongside its existing InPost parcel lockers, offering shoppers additional options for sending, collecting and returning packages.
These parcel lockers can produce labels for customers who are unable to print them at home.
To operate the parcel lockers, customers must first purchase postage through the website and obtain a QR code, or request a QR code when returning an item.