A major retailer is trialling its "next generation" self-serve storage lockers at a Norfolk location.

Last year, IKEA partnered with Tesco to roll out mobile collection points at supermarket car parks in Norwich, Thetford, King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth and Diss.

In August, the firm revealed it would unveil updated self-serve storage lockers at the Tesco store in Dereham.

There are 35 different-sized lockers at each locationThere are 35 different-sized lockers at each location (Image: IKEA)

The project went live over the past few weeks.

When buying IKEA products online, customers within 62 miles of a locker can choose the "select from IKEA store or locker" delivery option at checkout.

Once the order has been confirmed, they will receive an email and text containing a six-digit code to unlock the locker and collect their items.

Each location has 35 differently-sized lockers that can fit furniture of most sizes.

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Jakob Bertilsson, IKEA UK's country customer fulfilment manager, said: “We’re continuously exploring new ways to connect with our customers across the UK and this trial marks a significant milestone in our ambition to become even closer to our customers. 

"We’re excited to extend our successful partnership with Tesco to bring these next-generation lockers to our customers in Norfolk and provide a range of services that are affordable, accessible and offer the best possible experience.”

Simon Williams, Tesco’s assets and estates director, added: “We’re pleased to be building on our existing partnership with IKEA to trial innovative ways of improving the shopping experience for Tesco and IKEA customers.

"Our IKEA manned Click & Collect points are already widely used with almost 100 in operation right across the UK and we hope that these convenient and forward-thinking new automated lockers are just as well received.”