PRESS RELEASE 5 July 2021

INPOST FRESH - A NEW PLATFORM FOR FOOD DELIVERY

The first step in building a nationwide food delivery network

InPost, the leading European e-commerce delivery platform, and MAKRO Poland, a leading company in the Polish food retailer market, have started testing food and industrial product delivery following the launch of the InPost Fresh app.

The foundation of this partnership is MAKRO's strong position as a top quality food wholesale provider, and InPost's market leading technology and delivery proposition. In developing and building the InPost Fresh App, InPost has drawn on its experience in creating and managing one of the most popular apps in Poland, InPost Mobile, which already has nearly 7 million active users. The result of the partnership is the emergence of a new and strong player in the e-grocery market with significant opportunities to rapidly expand.

Rafał Brzoska, Founder and CEO of InPost, said: "With our newest innovation, the InPost Fresh application - a platform for ordering food products

  • we are making a pilot start in Warsaw. The trials will last a few months and then we will expand on our ambition to become the largest nationwide food marketplace. It is a real revolution. Our partner will benefit from our knowledge and experience in tech solutions, and at the same time, will benefit from our last mile logistics capabilities. This, combined with MAKRO's wide product range of high quality products, will be of great value to our customers. In the future, it will also provide an opportunity for companies that have traditionally operated stores with no online presence to shift to an online model I believe our unique mobile app design know-how and client base will contribute to the popularity of the newest marketplace in Poland."

Dominik Branny, President of MAKRO Poland, said: "The partnership between MAKRO and InPost, which is based on our company's respective strong market position, is the first step in providing a platform for further expansion. We offer our customers high quality deliveries of over 10,000 products and have a leading position in the hotel, restaurants and catering market. We offer a wide range of fresh products, including fresh fish, seafood, meat, fruits, and vegetables. Within the app, customers will find their favorite products of well- known brands, as well as products available exclusively at MAKRO."

In order to complete an order, customers need to download the InPost Fresh app and follow the intuitive registration instructions.

From the first time customers log in, they are able to start shopping and receive their first delivery in as little as 60 minutes, thanks to the express delivery option.

Within the app, customers can choose from an assortment of over 10,000 products for same-day or next-day delivery - including a wide selection of fresh fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables. Customers can pay using a range of convenient payment methods including prepayment (Blik, fast transfer and payment card) or using a payment card and Blik when collecting from a courier.

Initially, deliveries with InPost Fresh will be trialed in Warsaw, in three ways: Express delivery in up to 60 minutes, delivery on the day of order, and delivery scheduled for the following days. The key feature of the last two delivery models is that customers will be able to choose the time of collection for their order. Purchases will be transported by InPost in accordance with the manufacturer's temperature recommendations, so customers can be assured that their products retain quality and freshness.

Customers are able to track the various stages of their orders in the app and orders are delivered directly to the customer's doorstep.

About MAKRO

MAKRO Cash and Carry Polska S.A. is a leading food retailer network on the Polish market, offering a range of foodstuffs and office supplies for businesses. It specialises in serving hotels, restaurants and catering companies (HoReCa), the traditional trade sector, as well as offices and the service sector. MAKRO serves professional customers in a multi-channel model - it offers shopping in large outlets, online or via its delivery model. MAKRO also supports the competitiveness of businesses through digital solutions, CR programmes and other tools. The Sustainable Development Strategy is an important cornerstone of MAKRO's activity. METRO, the global network to which MAKRO belongs, is a leader in the European sector according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. METRO operates in 34 countries and employs more than 100,000 people worldwide.

About InPost

In-Post is the leading e-commerce enablement platform. Founded in 1999 by Rafal Brzoska in Poland, InPost provides delivery services through its network of more than 13,500 Automated Parcel Machines ("APMs"), including over 1,400 in the UK as of the end of Q1 2021, as well as to-door couriers and fulfilment services to e-commerce merchants. In the twelve months to 31 March 2021, InPost handled 293 million parcel deliveries through its APMs, working with over 28,000 merchants. Strategically positioned in the fast-growinge-commerce ecosystems, InPost benefits from supportive market trends which drives further APM adoption. APMs provide consumers with a lower cost, flexible, convenient, environmentally friendly and contactless delivery option. Through its APM delivery services, InPost is creating a greener solution for e-commerce, as locker delivery results in a reduction of CO2 emissions by two-third compared to to- door deliveries in urban areas and 90% in rural areas as well as significant reduction in congestion. In addition, APMs provide a more convenient solution to parcel delivery for consumers, allowing for 24/7 access without the need for consumers to remain at home. Highly efficient IT infrastructure and rapid adoption of new technology underpin InPost's operations and growth. InPost's mobile application 'InPost Mobile' is one of the most successful apps in Poland.

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