GXO Logisticsthe largest company in the world dedicated exclusively to logistics contracts, announces that it is expanding its relationship with FARFETCH Limitedthe leading global platform for the luxury fashion industry, to support Reebok’s omnichannel logistics across Europe from two interconnected warehouses in the South of the Netherlands.
We are proud to expand our relationship with FARFETCH and to be a strategic logistics partner for the growth of Reebok’s e-commerce in Europe. We have responded quickly to the expansion, in a matter of weeks, and look forward to deploying automation as well as our reverse logistics capabilities to drive higher volumes and efficiencies to support FARFETCH’s ambitious growth plans.
Luc Laurijssens, Managing Director of Belgium and the Netherlands at GXO.
Vital boost for employment in the region
GXO filled FARFETCH’s need for a quick start, opening approximately 40,000 square meters of warehouse space within weeks of signing the deal, and is providing inbound, warehousing, picking, packing and shipping services for B2B and FARFETCH B2C. GXO is also processing and renewing returns on the premises. The approximately 500 employees hired to operate the FARFETCH warehouses represent a vital boost to employment in the region, and before the end of the year GXO expects to begin adding automation to further improve efficiency and increase overall safety.
GXO is committed to helping its clients achieve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. FARFETCH centers are fully equipped with energy efficient LED lighting and were built to operate without fossil fuels; There is no natural gas connection, so the temperature control is powered by electricity and the vehicles, like the material handling equipment, are completely electric, using lead-acid and lithium batteries.
As a leading global provider of outsourced omnichannel logistics, GXO specializes in providing fast and reliable warehouse solutions for brick-and-mortar, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer businesses. The company works with mass-market retailers, online-only sellers, luxury brands, specialty stores and direct-to-consumer manufacturers to deliver a superior consumer experience, helping to build brand loyalty for our customers.