New data has revealed that spring clear-out season is well and truly in full swing, with over 6.3m parcels being sent, collected or returned from online marketplaces since the start of spring, thanks to their local store.
With 47% of consumers selling through marketplaces in the last year, resale platforms continue to boom in popularity as second-hand clothes and other items are increasingly being used to earn an extra income stream.
The data highlights how local convenience stores are facilitating this, with over a quarter of a million parcels processed through Collect+ stores in one day alone, as people used the Easter Bank holiday to declutter their wardrobes.
As a result, as consumers look for convenient and secure places to send their sold goods, 52% said they are more likely to visit their local convenience store if it offers parcel services - providing local retailers a welcome boost in footfall and spend.
58% of UK adults say they purchase food and household essentials, while 23% use banking services when making parcel drop offs or pick-ups.
Younger consumers are leading this charge, with an overwhelming 97% of 25-34-year-olds saying they’ve picked up additional groceries and supplies during a visit to a store for a parcel. More than a quarter (28%) said they typically spent £10 or more in the process.
Sam Holden, director of parcels and e-commerce at PayPoint, said: “Spring cleaning has become something of a national sport, and our data shows people are not just decluttering - they’re cashing in. What’s really interesting is that this isn’t just a win for sellers, it’s turning local shops into essential parcel hubs for communities, as people look for safe and familiar places to collect and send parcels.
“This trend in turn is driving extra footfall and spend for local convenience stores, whilst also generating commission at a time when local retailers need it most.”
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