Wincanton has secured a new three-year partnership with Futon Company, which has 24 stores across the UK and a growing online presence.
The contract sees Wincanton manage Futon Company’s end-to-end warehousing and distribution operations from its specialist omni-channel fulfilment centre in Corby.
Announcing the deal, the partnership said Futon Company will benefit from Wincanton’s expertise across retail and e-commerce fulfilment, “including multi-channel stock management, delivery optimisation and seamless customer experience — all key to supporting the brand’s ambitions to maintain and improve its high level of customer experience.”
Carl Moore, Wincanton MD, e-fulfilment, said: “Futon Company is a brilliant example of a brand with a strong identity and we’re proud to support them as they take the next step in their journey.
“We’re confident our operational capability and omni-channel expertise will drive efficiencies and delight their customers.”
David Kirby, Futon Company commercial director, added: “Our new partnership with Wincanton marks a significant development in meeting our customer experience objectives.
“Their extensive history in our market, and their logistical expertise, will provide us with the ability to continue our evolution whilst maintaining a first-class service for our valued customers.”
