La Redoute chooses Cocolis for more ecological and economical shipping

We are partnering with La Redoute to offer a more sustainable and accessible solution for shipping bulky parcels via their CtoC platform

As part of the launch of its dedicated second-hand sales site, called "La Reboucle", the e-commerce brand has chosen Cocolis to offer its customers a cheaper, eco-friendly and 100% insured delivery solution for bulky parcels

Cocolis, the first 100% secure and insured parcel carpooling site, has been chosen by La Redoute to transport the bulky parcels from its new second-hand sales site called "La Reboucle". From December 16th, La Redoute customers will be able to post their ads on the site, and transactions and shipments will start in January 2021.

Cocolis, the solution for transporting your bulky parcels with peace of mind anywhere in France

Cocolis is the alternative solution for individuals or retailers who have bulky items to transport. The service works on the same principle as carpooling, but for parcels: the Cocolis platform connects individuals or professionals who need to send a piece of furniture or any other large item with co-transporters who are making the same journey as the parcel's shipping address and have space in their vehicle.

To ensure its customers can ship with peace of mind, Cocolis insures transported goods by offering the option to take out insurance with Mutuaide, covering items up to €5,000.

Cocolis committed to more ecological and economical transport

The principle of Cocolis is to optimise the available space in vehicles and thus reduce empty trips and the issue of second deliveries, which affected 20 million parcels in 2018. In this way, Cocolis users helped save 5,000 tonnes of CO2 in 2019, equivalent to 5,000 round trips Paris-New York by plane or 950,000 round trips Paris-Bordeaux by train!

A win-win transport service

In addition to its ecological benefits, the service allows senders to save money as shipping costs are up to 80% cheaper than traditional carriers. Also, co-transporters registered on the platform can reimburse part of their travel expenses.

Cocolis and La Redoute, a partnership that benefits consumers and the planet!

We are especially proud to have been chosen by La Redoute to transport parcels sold via La Reboucle. We know that transport and delivery are crucial for La Redoute customers, especially for bulky or fragile items. They can rely on the reliability of our platform and our community of 300,000 co-transporters to ensure parcels are delivered on time, securely and with insurance. This partnership marks a new milestone for Cocolis. Our ambition is to continue our development with retailers and e-commerce players who have already implemented or are considering more responsible parcel transport policies. Our goal is to convince them that there is an alternative solution that benefits their customers and combines reliability, savings and ecology.

Eliette Vincent, co-founder of Cocolis

The aim of La Reboucle is to allow our customers, who are increasingly interested in second-hand, to combine CSR initiatives and purchasing power. We are committed to an eco-responsible approach and our choice for the delivery of bulky items naturally fell on Cocolis, as their values align with our customers' expectations: saving money while reducing the environmental impact of parcel delivery.rs

Amélie Poisson, Brand and Customer Relations Director at La Redoute

About Cocolis:

Cocolis is a French start-up created in August 2015 by Eliette Vincent and Julien Lardé, employing a team of 16 people. Focused on service and user experience, Cocolis is an alternative to traditional parcel delivery in CtoC and BtoC throughout France. Cocolis enables individuals, retailers, and e-commerce platforms to have their fragile or bulky parcels transported by individuals or carriers who are heading to the same destination and have space in their vehicle. Cocolis places great importance on shipment security and insures transported goods up to €5,000 through its partner, Mutuaide. Today, Cocolis brings together a community of over 700,000 users across France, including more than 10,000 retailers.

Cocolis operates in a fast-growing market, with 470 million items shipped in 2019 for a turnover of 8 billion euros. The company aims to become a preferred partner for retailers and e-commerce sites looking for an ecological, economical, reassuring and innovative logistics solution.

Considered one of the most dynamic French start-ups in the sector, Cocolis has received numerous awards since its creation:

November 2020: Cocolis was labelled by the Government as a digital solution enabling shops to maintain a delivery service during lockdown "Clique Mon Commerce"
October 2020: Cocolis is listed by FEVAD and KPMG among the most innovative start-ups for e-commerce and logistics
October 2019: Cocolis wins the Canal Plus/Seat Easy Mobility Challenge
February 2018: Cocolis wins the European Startup Prize for Mobility ahead of 400 start-ups from all over Europe.
September 2016: Cocolis wins the Be a boss award
March 2016: Cocolis wins 1st prize, La Fabrique Aviva, category "Protecting the environment in 2016"

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