Collect+ has announced record volumes of parcels handled within its network of over 4,500 corner shops, over the festive period. The parcel service, which enables consumers to send and return packages via their local corner shop, saw over half a million parcels pass through its network in the seven week period up to 5 January 2012.

Up over 250 per cent compared to the same period in 2010.

Collect+ also recorded an active start to 2012, as a result of customers returning unwanted Christmas goods and taking advantage of New Year sales.

The Christmas TV 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 CollectPlus shop. This focus has contributed to CollectPlus now handling one in every five parcels sent to customers by Very.co.uk.

Mark Lewis, CEO of Collect+, comments: “With online sales being the success story of Christmas 2011, consumers are increasingly looking for delivery options that fit in with their busy lives.

"The soaring volumes CollectPlus experienced this Christmas demonstrates that customers are demanding ease and flexibility from retailers in delivery and returns. That convenience is why so many retailers are coming to us and why we’re experiencing this level of growth."

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