GXO has announced that it will expand its partnership with home improvement and garden living retailer B&Q beyond transport and returns to include operating B&Q’s new flagship 430,000‑square‑foot warehouse in Blyth, U.K. This site will be the first B&Q facility to serve both stores and home delivery. The multi-year agreement is part of B&Q’s strategy to optimize and transform its supply chain.
“We’re pleased to expand our longstanding partnership with B&Q,” said Gavin Williams, GXO Managing Director, UK and Ireland. “Together, we’ve already significantly improved efficiency, safety and sustainability across transport and returns operations. Thanks to this successful approach towards continuous improvement, we now look forward to bringing the full benefits of GXO’s industry-leading technology, scale and expertise to B&Q’s omnichannel operations.”
The new facility in the North East of England features nearly 37,000 pallet spaces and will employ more than 100 people during peak.
Amélie Gallichan-Todd, Supply and Logistics Director, B&Q, said, “Our new Blyth distribution centre represents a long-term strategic move for B&Q. We’re constantly striving to be the easiest place to shop for home improvement, and so always looking to give our customers the flexibility to choose how and where they get exactly what they need, when they need it.
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