drop2shop, one of Ireland’s newest and fastest growing parcel collections and returns services is partnering with leading European fashion marketplace Vinted, further expanding delivery choices for customers across the Republic of Ireland.

Under the partnership, customers buying and selling via Vinted can, for the first time, use drop2shop’s growing network to send and receive parcels throughout the Republic of Ireland, with the service initially launched in and around Dublin, followed by a national rollout over the next six months.

Owned and operated by Coll 8, one of Ireland’s leading independent customs clearance and logistics specialists, drop2shop is set to invest €20 million over the next three years to expand its network, with services available at up to 1,200 locations nationwide by the end of September this year.

This latest announcement follows last year’s acquisition of Coll-8 by the UK’s premier parcel delivery company, Evri, in a multi-million-pound deal designed to accelerate deliveries and returns for customers in the Republic of Ireland.

By leveraging Coll-8’s technology and expertise in customs clearance, the acquisition has strengthened Evri’s end-to-end service offering in Ireland, improving speed, convenience and reliability for customers.

And this latest partnership between Vinted and drop2shop builds on Evri’s existing relationship with the marketplace platform, marking a significant milestone for all three businesses, as demand continues to grow in the pre-loved fashion sector.

Dave Field, CEO at Coll-8, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Vinted to bring our drop2shop services to those buying and selling on its platform.

“This marks an exciting year for our shop network, as we continue to expand our presence nationwide and provide customers across the Republic of Ireland with convenient, local delivery options.”

Vytautas Atkočaitis, VP Vinted Go, said: “By partnering with Coll-8’s growing shop to shop service, we’re strengthening our logistics network in the Republic of Ireland and making it easier for Vinted members to send and receive items.”