Waitrose has extended its partnership with logistics provider GXO to cover multi-service regional and national food distribution.
Under the new agreement, GXO will continue to operate two UK distribution hubs located within the upmarket retailers Milton Keynes campus.
At the Magna Park national distribution centre, more than 860 GXO team members will pick and dispatch almost 85m cases per year, and at the Brinklow site, more than 810 team members will pick, dispatch and deliver around 51m cases of chilled and fresh products annually.
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Waitrose head of distribution operations and transport, Doug Kay, said: “After a successful three years, GXO has become a trusted partner.
“We’re working together to implement the latest technology, to even further improve our supply chain – ultimately benefiting our branches and customers alike.”
GXO UK and Ireland managing director, Gavin Williams, added: “We’re delighted that Waitrose & Partners has rewarded our service over the past three years by extending our agreement.
“We look forward to deploying our expertise in the grocery sector to help further reduce costs and raise efficiency and productivity for Waitrose.”
