InPost announced on 17 April 2025 the acquisition of British company Yodel, one of the largest parcel delivery firms in the country. With this move, the Polish company becomes the third-largest independent operator in Britain’s e-commerce logistics sector, behind only Royal Mail and Evri, excluding Amazon. Through this operation, InPost is integrating its network of parcel lockers – the most extensive in the country – with Yodel’s established home delivery capabilities.
The acquisition raises InPost’s market share in Britain to around 8 percent, with the company aiming to handle over 300 million parcels a year. At the same time, the customer base has expanded to more than 700 active e-commerce retailers. The group can now rely on a network of over 10,000 parcel lockers, making a total of 18,000 out-of-home delivery points, combining the flexibility of self-service solutions with the efficiency of home deliveries.
Ownership transferred through the conversion of debt into equity, as InPost turned a loan previously granted to Judge Logistics, Yodel’s holding company, into a shareholding valued at £106 million. Following the transaction, InPost holds 95.5 percent of Jll’s share capital, while PayPoint retains a minority stake of 4.5 percent, further consolidating the existing collaboration between Yodel and PayPoint in the out-of-home delivery sector.
This acquisition follows the integration of Menzies Distribution in October 2024, which enabled InPost to take full control of its logistics chain in Britain. The integration plan with Yodel aims to make the operation positive in terms of operating margin (Ebitda) within one year, confirming the group’s long-term growth ambitions. According to Rafał Brzoska, founder and chief executive officer of InPost Group, this acquisition marks a milestone in the journey to transform the British delivery market and strengthen InPost’s pan-European presence. He stated that the group has accelerated its organic expansion plan in Britain by five years, a market where it sees enormous growth opportunities.
The operation also offers significant advantages in terms of diversification. The British market will account for around 30 percent of the group’s revenue, strengthening InPost’s geographical footprint and reducing its reliance on individual markets. The integration of Yodel’s expertise and infrastructure also enables InPost to offer a unique service, covering the full range of delivery needs, from self-service collection to direct home delivery, positioning the company as an increasingly central player in European e-commerce logistics.
