German retailer MediaMarktSaturn preps nationwide parcel shop roll-out with DPD and GLS following pilot

MediaMarktSaturn is integrating parcel shops in almost all 400 Media Markt and Saturn markets in Germany.

After a pilot project in around 50 markets, customers can now pick up and send parcels from DPD Germany and GLS Germany. In February, 30 more stores will be equipped.

"For us, close cooperation with retailers is an essential part of our journey to more parcel drop-off and acceptance points and thus more convenience for senders and recipients. As a leading electronics retailer with a strong brand, extensive market network and high customer frequency, MediaMarktSaturn is an extremely attractive partner," says Jens Haberecht, Group Manager Parcelshop at DPD Germany.

Stefan Middendorf, Project Manager for the national roll-out of the parcel shops at MediaMarktSaturn, says: “The successful test operation in over 50 markets has shown that our customers really value the convenient parcel service.”

“With the national roll-out, we are now expanding the offering to almost all of our markets in Germany and have two strong partners at our side in DPD and GLS. We are convinced that this customer friendly service will make our customers’ everyday lives even easier and thus contribute to a better shopping experience.”

 2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Online delivery will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in March, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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