GXO Logistics has sealed a five-year contract extension with consumer co-operative Co-op which advances the supply chain partnership into its second decade.
The transport contract agreement spans GXO’s transport operations at Avonmouth, Andover and Lea Green, supporting deliveries to over 1,000 Co‑op UK stores.
Under the deal, GXO will also continue working closely with Co‑op to boost efficiency, service and resilience across its transport network.
Chris Hyde, GXO UK and Ireland managing director of food and beverage, said: “This renewal reflects the brilliant service and operational leadership that our teams deliver every day for one of our longest-standing partners.
“Our scale and depth of expertise across the UK&I means that we can bring continuous improvements to Co-op’s supply chain.
“We’re proud of what we’ve built together, and of the positive impact our colleagues continue to make in the communities around the network.”
GXO added that, beyond operational delivery, its staff across the Co‑op transport network have contributed more than 1,500 hours of volunteering and engagement over the past year.
GXO teams also raised money for local and national charities, including Barnardo’s and the British Heart Foundation, raising thousands of pounds through colleague-led initiatives.
The company said it also participates in ongoing collaboration with three Co‑op academies through mentoring, employability workshops and site engagement, as well as supporting skills, training and community initiatives across Co‑op through the apprenticeship levy.
Stuart Rendall, Co-op head of logistics operations, said: “Extending and deepening our partnership with GXO is an exciting development, ensuring we can continue our shared history of collaboration and innovation into the future.
“As a convenience retailer, we are focused on running a world class resilient supply and logistics operation to provide our customers with the products they want to buy from our 2,300 stores across the UK. We have successfully worked with GXO over many years to this end, and we are looking forward to the next chapter in our partnership.”
