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The Isle of Wight has landed a second ‘Store of the Quarter’ award from UK parcel carrier Yodel, with Blakes News in Cowes named the latest winner for its outstanding service levels and customer support provided to the local community.

Just a third (37%) of consumers are looking to high-street retailers for gifts this Valentine’s Day, down from 51% in 2024, according to new data from independent parcel carrier Yodel. The survey, of over 10,000 UK consumers, shows consumers moving towards online marketplaces such as eBay and Vinted, with a third (34%) looking for new gifts on the platforms and 15% purchasing second-hand.

Yodel has announced it will be opening 56 new store locations across Northern Ireland, as part of its plans to strengthen its delivery offering across the region. This expansion plan comes off the back of Yodel’s partnership with PayPoint, enabling Yodel to join forces with Spar Northern Ireland, owned by Henderson Group.

Yodel has delivered 2,000 boxes of toys for Kids in Mind, a charity for disadvantaged children and young people who have escaped domestic violence.

As this year’s Christmas shopping season quickly approaches, UK consumers are increasingly turning to second-hand marketplaces to buy gifts for their loved ones, according to research from Yodel.

Mark O’Sullivan, Chief Operations Officer of Yodel, is celebrating the impressive feat of amassing 25 years in the parcels industry. We sat with Mark to discuss his journey, inspirations, and experiences at Yodel too.

Donard View Service Station, Ballynahinch, has been recognised as the latest recipient of the ‘Store of the Quarter’ award by UK parcel carrier Yodel, beating thousands of stores nationwide.

Independent parcel carrier, Yodel, has partnered with InPost, the biggest Out of Home parcel locker network in the UK, to provide final mile delivery services. Yodel will be handling hundreds of thousands of parcels through the InPost ‘Locker-to-Door’ service.

Yodel expands in China, signing deals for 50 million parcels with international e-commerce marketplaces

Yodel, has announced it is hiring for over 3,000 seasonal roles across the UK, including 2,500 couriers and 600 warehouse roles in preparation for the busy Black Friday and Christmas shopping peak times.