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Hermes extends remit with PostTag to cover its business fully end to end

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has extended its remit with PostTag, the last mile delivery technology company, to cover its business fully end to end. It follows a successful initial six-month partnership which has seen PostTag support Hermes in maintaining

31/03/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Hermes appoints chief transformation officer

Hermes appoints chief transformation officer

Hermes, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, has appointed an experienced chief transformation officer to support the business in the next stage of its development.

27/01/2021 | People | Read More
Hermes delivers record number of parcels in peak and throughout 2020

Hermes delivers record number of parcels in peak and throughout 2020

Hermes, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, successfully delivered 630 million parcels in 2020. Outside of the traditionally busy Peak winter months, volume also doubled year-on-year in April, May and June.

19/01/2021 | Logistics, Services Time | Read More

Hermes to open purpose-built depot in Bolton in autumn 2021

Hermes, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, has announced its plans to open a new, purpose-built depot In Bolton in Autumn 2021. It forms part of the company’s ongoing investment into its infrastructure, designed to support its significant

19/01/2021 | Logistics, Retail News, Retailer News, Services Time | Read More

Hermes partners with PostTag to get its drivers to the correct front door, first time, every time

PostTag, the last-mile delivery technology company, today announces a new partnership with Hermes, the leading consumer delivery company, to further enhance the accuracy of their deliveries by making Hermes’ network more efficient than competitors.

11/11/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Hermes UK appoints Carl Lyon as chief operating officer

Leading consumer delivery company Hermes UK has appointed a chief operating officer (COO) in a move designed to support its operations following significant increase in volumes, due to both Covid-19 and the ongoing growth of online shopping. This will also

03/09/2020 | People | Read More

Hermes can now deliver to any 3 metre square in the UK using what3words

Hermes, one of the leading consumer delivery companies in the UK, has partnered with innovative addressing company what3words to provide even more accurate deliveries. Hermes can now accept what3words addresses from any retailer or e-commerce client and deliver to that

24/08/2020 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Hermes creates 10,500 new jobs and announces £100m investment

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company is looking for over 10.5K ‘parcel people’ to join its business as it invests £100 million to expand its capacity to meet the huge demand created by people shopping at home during lockdown

20/07/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Hermes launches MyPlaces service to help provide an accurate first-time delivery option

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has introduced ‘MyPlaces’ in a move designed to further support its commitment to ‘contactless delivery’ during the pandemic and help provide an accurate first-time delivery option for when people are not in. MyPlaces

02/06/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Consumer delivery specialist Hermes supports big five supermarkets with deliveries from distribution hubs to stores

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, usually known for delivering alongside retailers such as Next, John Lewis and ASOS, has reached out to the big-five UK supermarket chains to offer support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

01/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Hermes doubles number of lockers to support social distancing

Hermes doubles number of lockers to support social distancing

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has increased the number of lockers available for its customers to use to return or send items as part of its drive for contactless delivery and to support social distancing.

25/03/2020 | Logistics, Services Time | Read More

Hermes promises £1m ‘coronavirus fund’ to support self employed couriers

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist has announced it is to make a £1 million pound fund available for its self- employed couriers, to help support them if they need to self-isolate as a result of the coronavirus. It follows concerns

09/03/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Hermes to build Europe’s largest parcel distrubution hub in Barnsley

Hermes to build Europe’s largest parcel distrubution hub in Barnsley

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, is to build a state-of-the-art automated parcel distribution hub located in Barnsley, near Sheffield.

03/02/2020 | Retail News | Read More

Hermes invests in refresh at 200+ ParcelShops across UK

Consumer delivery specialist Hermes has announced a seven-figure brand refresh project at over 200 of its ParcelShops throughout the UK to increase its high street presence and attract more customers wanting a convenient way to post parcels and return unwanted items.

29/01/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Hermes announces last posting days for Christmas

Hermes announces last posting days for Christmas

Hermes, the UK’s leading consumer delivery specialist, has announced the last recommended posting days to ensure presents are delivered in time for Christmas 2019.

13/11/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Hermes boosts employee connectivity with launch of online training portal

Hermes, the UK’s leading consumer delivery specialist, has ensured every one of its employees now has access to a personalised email address so it can better connect them to business news, information, their benefits and rewards, and the latest

12/08/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Hermes UK delivers the goods with smartphone barcode scanning technology from Scandit

One of the UK’s largest parcel delivery firms, Hermes UK, has taken a major step towards achieving its digital transformation goal by implementing mobile barcode scanning and augmented reality (AR) technology from Scandit, the mobile computer vision experts.

16/07/2019 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Hermes to provide home, shop and locker services

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery specialist, has become the first carrier to provide home, shop and locker services for sending, collecting and returning items. It follows a partnership agreement with InPost which will see Hermes include InPost lockers into

22/02/2019 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Hermes and GMB in groundbreaking ‘gig’ economy deal

Hermes’ self-employed couriers now have the option to take holiday pay and have guaranteed earnings following a ground-breaking deal between the leading consumer delivery company and the GMB.

04/02/2019 | Logistics, Retail News, Retailer News, Services Time | Read More

Hermes UK launches degree apprentice programme with Leeds Beckett University

Hermes UK, the consumer delivery specialist, has launched a Degree Apprentice Programme which enables students to earn while they learn, get a degree and leave college with virtually no debt. In addition, they are guaranteed a job with the company

19/09/2018 | Logistics, Retail News | Read More
Hermes launches new fleet livery with ‘The Parcel People’ strapline

Hermes launches new fleet livery with ‘The Parcel People’ strapline

Hermes, the UK’s leading consumer delivery specialist, has re-liveried its fleet of vehicles for the first time since 2010, with a new strapline “The Parcel People’ and a design to reflect the company’s C2C focus. Phase one of the implementation

13/09/2018 | Data Time, Retailer News | Read More
Hermes secures Yankee Candle and Cath Kidston at Royal Victoria Place

Hermes secures Yankee Candle and Cath Kidston at Royal Victoria Place

Hermes Investment Management, the £30.1bn manager, has signed Yankee Candle and Cath Kidston to its Royal Victoria Place shopping centre (RVP) in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. These new lettings further strengthen the retail line up at the 300,000sq ft RVP

04/10/2017 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Hermes secures long term contract extension with Kingstown Associates

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has been awarded a four-year contract extension to continue providing online delivery services to Kingstown Associates, one of the UK’s leading mail order companies. The new agreement builds on the success of a long-standing partnership

03/08/2016 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Hermes extends Parcelshop network with Doddle Locations

Hermes extends Parcelshop network with Doddle Locations

In a move designed to continue to offer its customers unrivalled levels of choice and convenience, Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has expanded the number of myHermes ParcelShop locations nationwide through a new partnership with Doddle, the UK network of

15/06/2016 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Hermes supports SME clients with Zenstores partnership

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has launched a partnership with an innovative order and shipping management platform to provide added convenience and choice for SME retailers and Internet power sellers. The delivery firm has teamed-up with Zenstores so its business

25/05/2016 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
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