10 Dec 2020 07:00
10 December 2020
Wincanton plc
("Wincanton" or the "Group")
Wincanton awarded new multi-channel contract by Dobbies
Wincanton, the largest British third-party logistics company, has been awarded an initial three-year contract with Dobbies, the UK's leading garden centre retailer, to provide eFulfilment, store replenishment and final mile home delivery services.
The Dobbies contract win reflects Wincanton's reputation for high quality services for multi-channel retailers, particularly in the home and gardens market. The agreement is also the latest evidence of Wincanton's expanding role in the eCommerce marketplace, which is an important part of the Group's focus on strategic growth markets.
Wincanton will create a supplier consolidation platform for Dobbies at its shared fulfilment centre in Wigan that will optimise instore availability, reduce costs and improve sustainability. Wigan will also fulfil all direct to customer orders, with large products being delivered via Wincanton's industry-leading, two-person home delivery network.
Wincanton's services to Dobbies are strengthened by the Group's W2 digital innovation programme, which includes initiatives in cloud-fulfilment systems and robotics to drive supply chain excellence.
James Wroath, Chief Executive Officer of Wincanton, said: "This new partnership demonstrates that we are delivering on our stated growth strategy, particularly in the area of Digital & eFulfilment. Taking advantage of the shift in consumer purchasing habits to online, this new contract with Dobbies showcases the resilience, breadth and agility of Wincanton's capabilities."
Graeme Jenkins, CEO for Dobbies Garden Centres, said: "At Dobbies, we are focused on delivering the best possible customer experience, both in-store and online. Wincanton has a proven track record and we look forward to working in partnership with them."
For further information please contact:
Wincanton Plc Tel: +44 12 4971 0000
Tim Lawlor, Chief Financial Officer
Headland Tel: +44 20 3805 4822
Susanna Voyle/ Henry Wallers/ Jane Glover
E: wincanton@headlandconsultancy.com
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About Wincanton
Wincanton is the largest British third-party logistics (3PL) company, providing supply chain solutions to some of the world's most admired companies across a wide range of industries including retail, construction, defence and energy.
As a trusted and respected business partner, we design and implement services and solutions that range from setting up and operating distribution networks, through to bonded warehouses, technology hosting, container transport and storage. We strive for operational excellence in everything we do.
We work hard to understand and respond to our customers' needs, build long-term relationships and use our skills and expertise to deliver a smarter, added value service, every day. Our customers rely on us to make their businesses operate more efficiently and to gain a competitive advantage in their sector.