Parcel service Collect+ handled record volumes of parcels in its network of over 4,500 corner shops over Christmas.
Over half a million parcels were returned and delivered through its network in the seven week period up to 5th January 2012, up over 250 per cent compared to the same period in 2010.
It reckons the TV advertising campaign from Shop Direct Group’s Very.co.uk brand encouraged consumers to use its “Click & Collect” service, which allows customers to pick up parcels from their local Collect+ shop.