Vinted, Europe's largest second-hand fashion marketplace, is launching in Australia on 1 July with Australia Post as its exclusive delivery partner. The companies have signed a three-year contract covering all shipping services for Vinted parcels. Australia Post will provide flexible delivery and drop-off options including post offices, parcel lockers and home delivery. The launch targets Australia's growing re-commerce market, which 46% of Australians participate in annually and is projected to reach $6.75 billion by 2029. Fashion ranks among the top categories for second-hand purchases at 30%, with 45% of shoppers preferring dedicated re-commerce platforms for transaction confidence. Vinted will promote its peer-to-peer platform through Australia Post's network and various media channels.

Australia Post has acquired Rendr, a last-mile delivery platform, to enhance its technology capabilities and expand same-day delivery services. The acquisition will extend same-day geographic coverage to nearly 90% of Australia's population and enable additional evening and weekend delivery windows. Rendr's technology connects merchants with suitable delivery partners in real time based on location, speed and service requirements. The platform will initially operate as a standalone business before being integrated into Australia Post's sending platforms. Gary Starr, Executive General Manager at Australia Post, said the investment helps Australian businesses compete with global marketplaces as customer expectations for faster delivery increase. The acquisition aligns with Australia Post's broader transformation agenda focused on modernising technology and delivering customer-centric solutions.