SPAR Netherlands adds smart parcel lockers
New partnership with DHL, DPD, and Vinted Go brings added flexibility for shoppers across the country.
SPAR Netherlands is expanding its convenience services with the introduction of smart parcel lockers in stores nationwide. The initiative, launched in collaboration with DHL, DPD, and Vinted Go, allows customers to send, collect, or return parcels while doing their regular shopping.
The move responds to growing consumer demand for flexibility in online orders and returns. “Parcel lockers not only drive additional footfall, but they also strengthen SPAR’s role as a local service hub,” said Nino Tamnge, Category Manager at SPAR Netherlands. “We aim to make life as easy as possible for our customers. This fits perfectly with our convenience strategy — focused on proximity, speed, and accessibility.”
The rollout is set to begin in the third quarter of 2025, with all SPAR Netherlands retailers invited to take part. By working with multiple delivery partners, retailers can choose the most suitable solution for their local communities, ensuring a wide-reaching, customer-friendly network of parcel points.
The lockers complement SPAR’s existing parcel services and are expected to provide significant added value, particularly in smaller towns where they serve as an important local amenity. With this development, SPAR Netherlands reinforces its position not only as a neighborhood grocery store but also as a broader community hub catering to evolving customer needs.
