Have things turned around at Yodel following £85 million investment?
As we covered in a recent video, Yodel has been through some turbulent times of late. However, the company has since secured an £85m funding package that it says will enable it to invest in plans to further automate and modernise its business over the next three years. Yodel says this includes initiatives that will […]
Have the number of PUDOs in Europe peaked?
PUDOs have formed a valuable part of home delivery networks in Europe and across the globe for a long time. However, with the growth of parcel locker networks across Europe, and shops reportedly getting tired of having their staff preoccupied handling parcels, have the number of PUDOs peaked? Marek Rozycki and Gary Winter discuss.
Cargo bikes: a gimmick or a real means of driving last mile sustainability forward?
How big a deal is DHL’s agreement with Biedronka in Poland?
As part of a new cooperation deal, DHL and Poland-based supermarket chain Biedronka plan to systematically expand the network of DHL BOX 24/7 parcel machines located at Biedronka stores. As part of the first stage of cooperation, over 600 DHL BOX parcel machines equipped with a number of functions useful for customers have already been […]
Could Government scrutiny thwart Křetínský’s Royal Mail takeover bid?
What’s going on at Yodel?
Back in February 2024, Yodel was acquired by YDLGP Limited, a newly formed company backed by a group of investors. However, despite that deal, Yodel is now said to be in need of a significant cash investment to keep running. Meanwhile, reports in the UK state that Yodel Shift Group is in talks with a […]
As JD.com reportedly enters the race to buy Evri, how much competition will they face?
A report by a mainstream media outlet has said that JD.com are eyeing up a bid for UK parcel delivery operator Evri. The report claims that there are at least two other bidders in the race in the shape of InPost and Cainiao. However, as Gary Winter tells Marek Rozycki in this week’s Last Mile […]
Křetínský’s Royal Mail shares offer to staff – a bid to win hearts and minds?
Royal Mail staff shareholders have been offered a deal to sell up to Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský as he seeks to take over the UK post and parcel operator. Co-hosts Gary Winter and Marek Rozycki discuss the significance behind the offer and why Křetínský is making the effort to gain these extra shares.
Why the personal parcel box concept won’t catch on
Some companies are continuing to offer parcel boxes for individual households as a solution for avoiding missed deliveries and parcel thefts. However, Last Mile Prophets co-hosts Marek Rozycki and Gary Winter are not sold on the idea.
Why have fake Royal Mail stamps been circulating in the UK?
In recent months, there have been reports of numerous counterfeit stamps entering into circulation in the UK. Co-host Gary Winter explains that while a motive may have emerged for criminals to push counterfeit stamps, technology will ultimately them useless.