GXO has extended its transport partnership with Co-op for another five years, in a deal that includes operations at Andover.
The agreement covers GXO’s transport operations at Avonmouth, Andover and Lea Green, supporting deliveries to more than 1,000 Co-op stores across the UK.
The renewed contract means the supply chain partnership between GXO and Co-op now spans more than 20 years.
GXO says it will continue working with Co-op to improve efficiency, service and resilience across the retailer’s transport network.
The company also says the partnership has strong community links. Over the past year, GXO colleagues across the Co-op transport network have contributed more than 1,500 hours of volunteering and engagement.
Teams have also raised money for charities including Barnardo’s and the British Heart Foundation through colleague-led initiatives.
GXO says it also works with three Co-op academies through mentoring, employability workshops and site engagement, as well as supporting skills and training through the apprenticeship levy.
Chris Hyde, Managing Director Food and Beverage at GXO UK and Ireland, said:
“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 and Ireland 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.”
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.”
The financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.