Topps Tiles, a UK-based retailer specialising in tiles, has extended its contract with haulier Pall-Ex as a distributor.
The two companies have worked together for three years already and, with the renewal of this contract, Pall-Ex will continue to manage Topps Tiles’ palletised home delivery distribution for a minimum of two more years.
The retailer has said that it will be relying more on Pall-Ex to support its ongoing expansion, which includes the addition of a new online brand, Tile Warehouse, which ‘brings everyday low prices to homeowners across the country’.
As part of the agreement, a Pall-Ex customer service advisor will spend time each week at Topps Tiles’ Leicestershire support office, providing a ‘dedicated line of communication when it comes to day-to-day collections and deliveries’.
In addition, Topps Tiles uses MyNexus, Pall-Ex’s bespoke freight tracking software. MyNexus makes use of what3words addresses to allow customers to select precise locations for delivery.
Simon Macdonald, National Transport Manager at Topps Tiles, said: “Our objective is to deliver world-class service to our customers and so effective, reliable last mile delivery solutions have become an even greater priority for our business.
“Working with Pall-Ex as our trusted partner means we can be confident that our customers can choose and buy the tiles and flooring they want for their home and have it delivered when they require it.”
Pall-Ex Group’s UK Commercial Director, Michelle Naylor, added: “With such a large distribution area across the UK, we provide a bespoke service to Topps Tiles to ensure customers get their products delivered on time.
“The support we give to them is a seven-day-a-week operation to ensure we are always keeping up with customer demand. We’re delighted to be continuing to work with Topps Tiles and look forward to building upon our working relationship in the years to come.”
