Saks and GXO launch D2C e-commerce logistics hub
GXO Logistics and Saks have announced that a new GXO e-fulfilment centre in Middletown, Pennsylvania, USA, has begun shipping to customers nationwide.
The facility represents the first time the two companies have collaborated.
“When we launched Saks as a standalone e-commerce company nearly seven months ago, we set ambitious growth targets for the business and have quickly exceeded our initial expectations,” says Na Li, SVP, Logistics and Shipping, Saks.
“With GXO, we are in an even better position to meet the higher demand of our business while providing fast and flawless shipping to customers throughout the peak holiday season.”
Saks is using GXO Direct, a shared space distribution network that enables businesses to position inventory close to target customers while reducing fixed costs and transit times.
The facility will deploy GXO’s automation offerings, including collaborative robots.
“Our new Middletown e-fulfilment centre allows us to respond to Saks’ e-commerce needs with speed and agility, which is particularly important at peak times such as the run-up to the holidays,” says Bill Fraine, GXO’s Chief Commercial Officer.
“GXO Direct is designed to leverage our scale, capacity and innovation to give companies unprecedented flexibility in serving their customers. We believe it will continue to help drive growth for GXO.”
