Wincanton announces new three-year fulfilment partnership with furniture retailer Futon Company

Wincanton, a UK-based supply chain provider, has announced a new three-year partnership with space saving furniture retailer Futon Company.

Futon Company currently has 24 stores in the UK and also sells online. It has selected Wincanton as part of a wider drive to increase efficiency and future fit its systems development.

“Our new partnership with Wincanton marks a significant development in meeting our customer experience objectives,” says David Kirby, Commercial Director at Futon Company. “Their extensive history in our market, and their logistical expertise, will provide us with the ability to continue our evolution whilst maintaining a first-class service for our valued customers.”

Wincanton will provide end-to-end warehousing and distribution operations for Futon Company from its specialist omnichannel fulfilment centre in Corby, UK. It has expertise in multi-channel stock management, delivery optimisation and seamless customer experience, which Futon Company says will be key in supporting its ambitions. 

Carl Moore, Managing Director - eFulfilment, at Wincanton, adds: “Futon Company is a brilliant example of a brand with a strong identity and we're proud to support them as they take the next step in their journey. We’re confident our operational capability and omnichannel expertise will drive efficiencies and delight their customers.”

Last year, Futon Company partnered with Gophr to introduce same-day delivery for customers across the UK, gaining access to Gophr's same-day services which will operate up to 15 miles from each store, as well as Futon Company’s main fulfilment warehouse in East London.

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Online delivery will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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