Logistics provider gets on its bike with extra 200,000 sq ft

Clipper Logistics has extended its supply chain management partnership with motor and cycle retailer Halfords, by adding an additional 196,000 sq ft at Crick in Northamptonshire.

The extra space will be used to servuce both the 470 Halfords stores nationwide and its ecommerce channels.

Tony Mannix, chief executive of Clipper said: “We are delighted to announce the development of this site which will enhance our ability to provide a superior service to Halfords. Our partnership has grown over the past few years and we are very pleased that our “agility matched by ability” ethos has added value to the Halfords logistics operations. By working collaboratively and proactively with retailers we seek to provide flexible solutions which can evolve to suit the needs of the customer.”

News of theadditional site and extended service comes just 12 months after Halfords and Clipper signed an eight year contract.

Tracey Barley-Wild, head of logistics at Halfords, said: “We are delighted to be extending our relationship with Clipper through the introduction of this additional distribution centre. Working with Clipper enables us to provide an excellent service to our customers both in shops and online and we look forward to further growth being facilitated by their supply chain management expertise and true partnership approach.”