Contract logistics provider GXO has announced a new three year deal with fashion and homeware retailer Matalan to run its transport delivery operations in the UK and Ireland.
As part of a new strategic partnership agreement, GXO will provide transport delivery operations for over 200 Matalan stores on high streets and in retail parks across the UK and Ireland.
GXO is tasked with helping to drive efficiencies across the retailer’s supply chain and ensuring that Matalan continues to deliver a seamless shopping experience for customers.
Under the new partnership, GXO will make over 550 deliveries to Matalan’s stores each week, using 100 GXO drivers across a fleet of 55 HGVs and 110 trailers.
Drivers will be specially trained by GXO on their core values, prioritising safety and focusing on eco driving techniques that help reduce emissions and make for a cleaner transport function.
Richard Ball, GXO shared transport networks director, said: “We’re delighted to be chosen by Matalan to provide transport services, including up-stream and final mile deliveries.
“By partnering with us for their transport operations, we’ll be able to provide Matalan with best-in-class expertise and technical solutions freeing them to focus on creating amazing fashion and home products for their customers.
“Our priority is to help further streamline the supply chain and drive efficiencies in the operation and we’re excited with some of the plans we already have in place to bring innovative solutions to help Matalan’s growth.
“Utilising our vast experience and transport network, we can remove any unnecessary miles whilst regularly delivering to Matalan stores, utilising our shared transport network,” Ball added.
Phil Hackney, Matalan chief supply officer, added: “We’re committed to going above and beyond for our Matalan customers, and in order to do that we need a strong transport network and smooth supply chain operations.
“As a proud omnichannel retailer, we’re excited to leverage GXO’s technology and supply chain expertise to ensure that we’re offering our customers a wide range of stylish products and a hassle free-shopping experience every time they visit us in-store.”
Last week it emerged that GXO Logistics is considering a possible sale after receiving takeover interest, according to a report in Reuters.
Reuters said at the time that GXO was working with a financial adviser to assess possible suitors, including those from rival logistics businesses.
GXO recently announced record revenues of $2.8bn £2.15bn) in Q2, reflecting year on year growth of 19%.
