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Aldi to trial InPost parcel lockers outside stores

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Aldi has linked up with parcel company InPost to put parcel lockers outside stores. In an initial 12-week trial, InPost parcel lockers will be available outside 22 Aldi stores all over the country. Richard Thornton, Aldi’s communications director, said: “People can collect or return parcels while…

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