Its decision to also apply a below-inflation rise to larger news stores shows it is listening to its retail customers and the Fed, the organisation’s National President has said.

Around half of their customers in Northern Ireland will either see their charge reduce or no change to it.

Around 1,300 Fed members with lower newspaper and magazine sales will benefit when the new carriage charge template takes effect from 4^th April 2026.

Stores with larger news bills will see their charge rise by £1.99 a week. The total increase is capped at £4.49.

In a letter to its retail customers on 12^th February, InPost Newstrade managing director Claire McErlean said: “InPost Newstrade is committed to delivering a consistently high‑quality service for all our newstrade partners.

“We continue to invest in strengthening our network, technology and improving delivery performance to support your business with reliable, efficient service every day.

“Our goal is to protect value for our retailers and that is why, in the face of rising costs and wider economic pressures, we have taken the decision this year to invest significantly in our CSC template.

“The approach has been designed to support value for retailers whilst prioritising service quality and the long-term resilience of the newstrade supply chain.”

The news wholesaler added that around 42% of its customers in Great Britain and around half of those in Northern Ireland will either see their charge reduce or no change. In the Republic of Ireland, this increases to around 90% of InPost Newstrade’s customer base.

Fed National President Hetal Patel said: “The Fed meets regularly with InPost Newstrade executives and we take every opportunity to remind them not only of the key role that independent retailers play in the news supply chain but also of the challenges that members face from rising costs and shop theft.

“From its actions, it is clear that InPost Newstrade is not just listening but taking on board the Fed’s concerns about the importance of small stores in their communities and their profitability, especially when it comes to selling news.

“While we welcome any developments that ensure the sustainability of the printed word, we still believe that an alternative to carriage charges must be explored.”

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Some of the key highlights within the UK Market show revenue growth of 303.1% YoY to PLN 954.2 million, making it the second-largest contributor to Group revenue after Poland, with a 27% share.

Parcel volume increased by 177% YoY to 65.4, which includes the consolidation of Yodel for May and June in Q2 2025; adjusted EBITDA grew 43.6% YoY to PLN 48.4 million reflecting strong performance during the Yodel consolidation and integration phase.

InPost operates the largest APM network in the UK, with 11,000+ APMs. The InPost UK network expanded to nearly 17,000 OOH points, reinforcing its position as the leading OOH network in the region.

At quarter-end, InPost operated 11,088 APMs, maintaining high utilisation rates.

Currently, 75% of the population in the top three cities in the UK lives within a seven-minute walk of an InPost OOH point and national overall coverage now reaches over 51% of the UK population.

‘The UK has emerged as a key growth engine, with volumes almost tripling’

Rafał Brzoska, Founder and CEO of InPost Group said: “Q2 2025 was another strong quarter for InPost, marked by robust financial performance, accelerated international expansion, and significant network deployment.

“We delivered 324 million parcels, up 23% YoY, outpacing e-commerce market growth in our core geographies. For the first time, over half of InPost Group’s revenue came from outside Poland, confirming the success of our international strategy.

“The UK has emerged as a key growth engine, with volumes almost tripling, driven by addition of Yodel to the Group’s portfolio and continued organic growth.

“Operationally, we have just reached a major milestone: our international APM network now surpasses the Polish network, with over 27,000 lockers abroad. We remain the locker leader in all our key geographies.

“While we continue to invest significantly in organic growth, 2025 has been a year for strategic acquisitions. With the addition of Yodel, the UK has become our second-largest market and our top international growth priority.

“Most recently, we acquired Sending to support our expansion in the high-potential Iberian region. Looking ahead, we remain focused on scaling our network, strengthening customer engagement, and leveraging synergies from recent acquisitions.”

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