UK-based fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has announced its partnership with pure-play contract logistics provider GXO which will see the logistics company ‘provide weekly high street deliveries to more than 200 stores through its shared transport network’.
The Perfume Shop hopes the partnership will help reduce environmental impact, urban congestion and transportation costs.
GXO’s shared transport fleet combines deliveries for multiple retailers, which its says helps to reduce the number of vehicles driving in and out of already busy city centres.
On average, GXO says that it operates vehicles with deliveries from five different customers, stopping at eight to 10 locations throughout the journey.
Gill Smith, managing director at The Perfume Shop, commented: “It is important for us to have a logistics partner that can offer regular deliveries to our stores whilst still being environmentally efficient.
“Partnering with GXO meant we found a solution that avoided empty space in vehicles and kept our operation efficient and cost-effective. Since working alongside GXO, we have been able to maintain our excellent customer experience whilst improving our impact on the environment.”
Richard Ball, director of GXO’s shared transport network, added: “We’re delighted to be the partner of choice for The Perfume Shop to keep their high street stores across the UK fully stocked.
“Shared transport networks help retailers like The Perfume Shop reduce their impact on the environment, whilst benefitting from lower transportation costs. High street locations are vital for all retailers, particularly omnichannel retailers, and it’s essential they receive the stock they need in the most efficient way possible.
“By partnering with GXO, our customers can concentrate on providing the best retail experience for consumers, knowing stock will be in the right place at the right time, with less impact on the environment and at reduced cost.”
