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Out-of-Home Delivery Around the World

Click & Collect | Parcel Lockers | Parcel Shops

Out-of-Home (OOH) delivery is gaining momentum globally as consumers demand more flexibility, convenience and sustainability in how they receive their online orders.ย 

From local parcel shops in the UK to smart lockers in China, OOH delivery is reshaping the final mile for retailers whoโ€™re willing to tap into this new shift.

We explore how OOH delivery is evolving in some key eCommerce markets.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China

  • Lockers are as common as letterboxes in residential areas.
  • OOH is often the standard for last-mile delivery in cities.
  • Chinese consumers prefer lockers for speed, low-contact delivery and simplicity.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France

  • 80%+ of online shoppers have used Click & Collect or parcel shops.
  • La Poste operates over 40,000+ pickup points.
  • OOH delivery is often the preferred option over home delivery due to convenience and urban lifestyle patterns.
Germany

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany

  • Over 60% of parcels go to self-service Packstations (lockers) or parcel shops.
  • Over 13,000 lockers and 29,000 parcel shops are active across the country.
  • Parcel lockers are well trusted for reliability and 24/7 accessibility.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan

  • 41% of consumers regularly use parcel lockers or pick-up points.
  • Lockers are installed in apartment buildings, stations and convenience stores.
  • OOH use is driven by a preference for privacy and punctuality.

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland

  • 65-70% of consumers prefer parcel lockers for delivery.
  • InPost leads with over 25,000 locker units nationwide.
  • Polish consumers often choose lockers first, even when home delivery is available.

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden

  • 15% of consumers collected their most recent delivery from a parcel locker (up from 3% in 2020).
  • Home delivery is available, but OOH is often chosen for sustainability and reliability.
  • The market strongly favours eco-conscious delivery options.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom

  • OOH delivery represents around 15โ€“20% of parcel volumes, but usage is growing fast.
  • 70% of UK consumers have used Click & Collect at least once.
  • Click & Collect is widely adopted by major retailers (Argos, John Lewis, Tesco).

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States

  • 37% of shoppers have used Click & Collect or locker delivery in the past year.
  • OOH adoption is strongest in urban areas and for apartment dwellers.
  • US consumers appreciate OOH delivery for security, especially in areas prone to porch theft.

Sources:

InPost 2024 Delivery Trends Report, La Poste Group Annual Data, DHL Packstation Data, Internet Retailing, Poland Weekly, Last Mile Experts Europe Report 2023, RetailX Global eCommerce Report, Statista

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