GXO Logistics has extended its partnership with retailer Co-op by five years, with the agreement planned to support deliveries to more than 1,000 Co-op UK stores.
The agreement will reportedly span GXO’s transport operations at Avonmouth, Andover and Lea Green, and will aim to advance the supply chain partnership into its second decade.
Chris Hyde, managing director food and beverage, GXO UK&I, commented: “This renewal reflects the brilliant service and operational leadership that our teams deliver every day for one of our longest-standing partners.
“Our scale and depth of expertise across the UK&I means that we can bring continuous improvements to Co-op’s supply chain. We’re proud of what we’ve built together, and of the positive impact our colleagues continue to make in the communities around the network.”
GXO said it will continue working closely with Co-op to enhance efficiency, service and resilience across its transport network, looking to incorporate best practices and innovative solutions from the company’s knowledge in FMCG operations.
Beyond operational delivery, the partnership was also said to have “significant” community ties, with GXO colleagues across the Co‑op transport network contributing more than 1,500 hours of volunteering and engagement over the past year.
Additionally, GXO participates in ongoing collaboration with three Co‑op academies through mentoring, employability workshops and site engagement, as well as significant reinvestment through the apprenticeship levy, supporting skills, training and community initiatives across Co‑op supported opportunities.
Stuart Rendall, Co-op’s head of logistics operations, said: “Extending and deepening our partnership with GXO is an exciting development, ensuring we can continue our shared history of collaboration and innovation into the future.
“As a convenience retailer, we are focused on running a world-class, resilient supply and logistics operation to provide our customers with the products they want to buy from our 2,300 stores across the UK. We have successfully worked with GXO over many years to this end, and we are looking forward to the next chapter in our partnership.”
