GXO Logistics inks three year agreement with Matalan to run value retailer’s transport delivery operations

GXO Logistics has announced a deal with fashion and homeware value retailer, Matalan, to run its transport delivery operations in the UK and Ireland. 

As part of a new three-year agreement, GXO will provide transport delivery operations for over 200 Matalan stores on high streets and in retail parks across the UK and Ireland.  

“We’re delighted to be chosen by Matalan to provide transport services, including up-stream and final mile deliveries,” says Richard Ball, Director of Shared Transport Networks at GXO.

“By partnering with us for their transport operations, we’ll be able to provide Matalan with best-in-class expertise and technical solutions freeing them to focus on creating amazing fashion and home products for their customers.”  

“Our priority is to help further streamline the supply chain and drive efficiencies in the operation and we’re excited with some of the plans we already have in place to bring innovative solutions to help Matalan’s growth. Utilising our vast experience and transport network, we can remove any unnecessary miles whilst regularly delivering to Matalan stores, utilising our shared transport network.” 

GXO will make over 550 deliveries to Matalan’s stores each week. This service will be delivered by 100 of its drivers across a fleet of 55 HGVs and 110 trailers.   

Drivers will be specially trained by GXO on its core values, prioritising safety and focusing on eco driving techniques that help reduce emissions and make for a cleaner transport function. 

Matalan’s Chief Supply Officer, Phil Hackney, says: “We’re committed to going above and beyond for our Matalan customers, and in order to do that we need a strong transport network and smooth supply chain operations.”

”As a proud omnichannel retailer, we’re excited to leverage GXO’s technology and supply chain expertise to ensure that we’re offering our customers a wide range of stylish products and a hassle free-shopping experience every time they visit us in-store.” 

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Supply chain operations are a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by Scala, CADS, 3D Cloud, Brightpearl by Sage’s Lightning 50, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.