Contract logistics specialist, GXO Logistics, has announced the expansion of its partnership with performance sportswear brand, Castore, to operate warehousing and transportation in the UK, US and Europe.
GXO Logistics has been providing its services to Castore’s UK business since last April – distributing both teamwear to many high-profile sporting teams and individuals, and other products to wholesale customers selling merchandise and sportswear – in addition to supporting retail distribution to more than 20 Castore stores across Europe.
Following the success of this operation, GXO Logistics’ expanding partnership with Castore will rely on the former’s global scale to provide logistics operations in the Netherlands, with additional plans to expand into the US.
This scale will come in the form of warehousing and managed transport solutions by GXO to integrate both elements of the supply chain into Castore’s production and ensure a smooth operation from start to finish. This integrated operations model allows businesses to achieve greater economies of scale and reduces their risk of disrupting product flow.
Other services included in this integrated supply chain solution include courier management as well as relationship building and personalisation of product for Castore’s various brand partners.
GXO Logistics Chief Revenue Officer, Richard Cawston, has expressed the company’s enthusiasm to expand its partnership with Castore.
“It is fantastic to partner with a like-minded and fast-growing brand,” he said.
“We’re proud that Castore recognised our expertise in fashion and sportswear, trusting their logistics to us.
“We will bring our capabilities in warehousing and transport services to support Castore’s continuing growth. It’s brilliant that our success in the UK has given us the opportunity to grow our partnership so Castore can access our global network as they grow in Europe and the US.”
Castore Chief Supply Chain Officer, Adrian Harris, echoed those sentiments.
“As Castore continues its fast-paced growth, we want to ensure we work with partners to support and strengthen our ambitions to be one of the world’s highest performance sportswear brands,” he said.
“We’re confident that GXO is the right logistics partner to manage our existing operations in the UK, and across our global network, with an experienced team and world-class system to meet our needs.”
GXO Logistics’ heavy involvement in Castore’s international supply chain capabilities have enabled the sportswear brand to continue creating its highest quality of sportswear for teams and customers.
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