Temu and Correos look to reign in Spain with agreement bringing faster and reliable online delivery

Temu has announced a partnership agreement with Correos, the national postal service of Spain, that aims to enhance delivery services and improve the fulfillment process for customers across the country.

As part of the collaboration, the pair will optimise fulfillment solutions to continuously speed up deliveries and also expand service options, through the offices and distribution network of Correos, so that consumers can pick up packages at times of their convenience. The partnership also ensures 100% country coverage including Canary and Balearic Islands, as well as Ceuta and Melilla.

Since its launch in Spain in March 2023, Temu has offered a range of products across over 600 categories, from household items to electronics to gardening tools. By connecting customers directly with manufacturers, its model aims to reduce costs and inefficiencies typically seen in traditional retail supply chains without compromising quality.

“Temu’s mission is to make quality products affordable to more consumers globally. By partnering with Correos, we are elevating our commitment to providing a superior customer experience through reliable and efficient delivery services,” a Temu spokesperson says.

Recently, the company has begun inviting local sellers in markets like Spain, the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, or Mexico to join its platform. With more local sellers, it is gearing up to offer a wider and more varied selection of products to cater to the preferences and needs of consumers and enable faster delivery while supporting local businesses.

It expects as much as 80% of total sales to come from this local-to-local model, and for European-based sellers to be able to sell to global markets through Temu in the future.

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Online delivery will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in March, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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