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Diamond Logistics Wins Bronze at the eCommerce Awards 2026
📅 24 September 2026
⏱ 3 min read
✍️ Reilly's Express Delivery
Diamond Logistics — the UK-wide network Reilly's operates as a partner within — has picked up Bronze in two categories at the 2026 eCommerce Awards: eCommerce Delivery Excellence, and Best eCommerce Support Business.
What the awards recognise
The eCommerce Awards (London) recognise excellence across UK ecommerce, retail and the logistics that supports it. Diamond Logistics was named Bronze winner in two categories at the 2026 awards: eCommerce Delivery Excellence and Best eCommerce Support Business — recognising the delivery network and support behind thousands of UK ecommerce brands.
What it means for Reilly's customers
Reilly's Express Delivery Ltd operates as a Diamond Logistics network partner, running the Leicester and Birmingham North service centres. Being part of an award-recognised network means our customers get the benefit of a nationally-supported system — DespatchLab's 40+ eCommerce integrations, a multi-carrier network including DHL, DPD and Royal Mail — delivered with the local, personal service of an owner-managed Midlands depot.
It's an external, independent recognition of the standard the wider network is held to — and one we're proud to be part of.
Frequently asked questions
What is the eCommerce Awards?
The eCommerce Awards (London) recognise excellence across UK ecommerce, logistics and online retail. Diamond Logistics was named Bronze winner in the eCommerce Delivery Excellence and Best eCommerce Support Business categories at the 2026 awards.
What is Diamond Logistics?
Diamond Logistics is the UK-wide courier and fulfilment network that Reilly's operates within as a network partner, providing access to DespatchLab's 40+ eCommerce integrations and a multi-carrier network including DHL, DPD and Royal Mail.
Is Reilly's part of Diamond Logistics?
Yes — Reilly's Express Delivery Ltd is a Diamond Logistics network partner, running the Leicester and Birmingham North service centres.
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