By Eva Richardson | The Logistic News
Polish parcel locker operator InPost has made a bold move to consolidate its presence in the UK by acquiring home delivery firm Yodel for £106 million, forming what is now the third-largest independent delivery provider for online retailers in the country.
This strategic acquisition integrates InPost’s extensive out-of-home (OOH) delivery network—dominated by its self-service parcel lockers—with Yodel’s last-mile home delivery services, creating a more cohesive and scalable end-to-end logistics solution for UK e-commerce clients.
“This transaction transforms our ability to serve both consumers and merchants,” said Rafał Brzoska, CEO of InPost. “We’re building a delivery ecosystem that gives users choice and speed, while giving retailers access to one of the most efficient hybrid logistics networks in Europe.”
Yodel, which employs around 10,000 staff and delivers over 190 million parcels per year, has faced persistent financial instability and was previously owned by the Barclay family. Industry analysts note that the acquisition brings much-needed financial stability to the company, while the GMB union welcomed the move as a guarantee of long-term employment for Yodel workers.
The acquisition also marks a major leap in market share for InPost, raising its share of UK parcel deliveries from 2% to 8%, and comes shortly after its purchase of Menzies Distribution, highlighting the group’s aggressive expansion strategy in the UK.
Under the terms of the deal, InPost will take a 95.5% stake in Yodel’s parent company, Judge Logistics Ltd, through a debt-for-equity swap. UK-based payment service provider PayPoint will retain a 4.5% stake. InPost expects the merged network to deliver over 300 million parcels annually, serving more than 700 online retailers.
This consolidation positions InPost as a key player in the UK logistics landscape, as rising e-commerce volumes continue to reshape consumer expectations and delivery infrastructure alike.
