Retailer hires listed firm for five-year logistics contract

Leeds-headquartered retail logistics business Clipper Logistics has won a five-year contract to provide logistics services for British lifestyle brand Joules.

Following a staff consultation period the contract is planned to start early this year with sites employing about 200 staff. There will be a multi-million pound investment programme into the Joules operation during 2020 and 2021 to expand capacity, drive efficiency and modernise the facilities.

The fast-moving fulfilment and logistics operation will involve inbound deliveries from a variety of UK based and international suppliers over seven days a week and will fulfil orders for the retail, e-commerce and wholesale customers of the Joules brand.

Steve Parkin, executive chairman of Clipper, said: “The new contract with Joules represents a significant contract win and is demonstrative of our ability to deliver cost-effective solutions for retailers of any scale.

“We are delighted to have been awarded this contract with one of the premier multi-channel retailers in UK and Europe, and look forward to working with the Joules team over the years ahead.”

Marc Dench CFO at Joules Group, said: “We are delighted to be entering this long-term partnership with Clipper for the operation of our distribution centre in Corby.

“Through the process we have been impressed with Clipper’s capabilities and their cultural alignment with our business.”