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    Evri and DHL eCommerce UK complete their merger to form Evri Group

    The merger of Evri and DHL's UK parcel business completed on 1 October 2025. Day-to-day sending is unchanged for now, but a premium 'Evri Premium – a network of DHL' service is being introduced during 2026.

    Affects:EvriVintedeBayDepopEtsy

    Evri's merger with DHL eCommerce UK, cleared unconditionally by the Competition and Markets Authority on 4 September 2025, completed on 1 October 2025. The combined business trades as Evri Group; Evri itself keeps its name.

    What changes for sellers

    • Nothing immediately. ParcelShop and locker drop-offs, QR codes, the 15 kg limit and the £20 standard compensation are all unchanged.
    • A premium network is coming. DHL eCommerce UK is being rebranded as "Evri Premium – a network of DHL" during 2026, aimed at retailers rather than marketplace sellers.
    • More capacity in peak season. The enlarged network should mean fewer delays in the run-up to Christmas, historically Evri's weakest period.

    Why it matters

    Evri remains the go-to courier for parcels that will not fit an InPost locker, and it is the only courier available through Depop Shipping. A larger, better-funded network is good news for reliability, which has been the main reason some buyers still prefer Royal Mail.

    Source: Evri press release

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