24th Mar 2015 14:31
24 March 2015
Clipper to Develop New Distribution Centre to Support John Lewis
Clipper Logistics plc ("Clipper", "the Group" or "the Company"), a leading provider of value-added logistics solutions and e-fulfilment to the retail sector, is pleased to announce that it has agreed heads of terms with The John Lewis Partnership to provide a range of retail support services from a new distribution centre, under a proposed ten-year agreement.
The new distribution centre will be located in the Milton Keynes area, and will provide in excess of 300,000 square feet of capacity.
Clipper is in the process of selecting the final location for the operation. Initial activity will commence in mid-2016 to support John Lewis' new distribution centre in Magna Park, Milton Keynes.
Further updates will be provided as the project evolves.
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About Clipper
Founded by Steve Parkin in 1992, Clipper is amongst the leading providers of value- added logistics solutions and e-fulfilment to the retail sector in the United Kingdom, with an expanding business in Germany and employs nearly 3,000 people. The Group provides consultancy-led services within the online fashion and general merchandise sectors to its blue-chip client base including Harvey Nichols, ASOS, The John Lewis Partnership, Asda, Supergroup, Morrisons, New Look, Tesco and Sainsbury's.
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