Newsagency software company Tower Systems has announced plans to introduce the ParcelPoint system through its network of newsagents using the Tower point-of-sale technology.
The introduction of ParcelPoint through the 1800-plus newsagent Tower network is a significant move by ParcelPoint in establishing a network of agents around Australia as an alternative location for customer parcels to be delivered.
The ParcelPoint service, introduced last year into Australia after launches in Europe and the US, offers a new revenue opportunity for newsagents and convenience stores.
ParcelPoint customers, who pay a fee to access the service, get an email/SMS notification when their parcel is ready to collect, freeing them from having to stay at home all day or queue at the post offices .
ParcelPoint Australia's co-founder and chief executive officer Phil Lee said the company has already signed up many newsagents in NSW and is now ready for a national roll-out.
"We have built a strong team and have already established relationships with transport and retail businesses to drive parcel volume through our network. We look forward to expanding this significantly over the next few months," he said.
