Wincanton PLC New multi-channel contract win with Dobbies (1385I)
December 10 2020 - 1:00AM
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Wincanton PLC
10 December 2020
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
W(2) 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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