14th Mar 2006 07:01
ASOS PLC14 March 2006 FOR RELEASE 7.00AM 14 MARCH 2006 ASOS plc ("ASOS" or "Group") ("A leading internet based fashion retailer") ASOS appoints Unipart Logistics as distribution partner The Board is pleased to announce that it has appointed Unipart Logistics as itsdistribution partner. Under the terms of the agreement, Unipart Logistics willtake over the management and running of the ASOS distribution centre in HemelHempstead. Consequently, Supply Chain Director, Greg Conway, has today resignedas a director of the Company. Commenting on the agreement, Nick Robertson the Chief Executive of ASOS said: "This agreement with Unipart Logistics is absolutely the right move for ASOS. Weremain confident about the prospects for ASOS and it is vital our logisticalcapabilities keep pace with our own growth forecasts. I would like to thank Greg for his contribution to ASOS and wish him well forthe future." For further information please contact: ASOS plcNick Robertson, Chief Executive 020 7240 7070Jon Kamaluddin, Finance Director 020 7240 7070 Cubitt ConsultingBrian Coleman-Smith 07802 724400Nia Thomas / Alllison Reid 020 7367 5100 Seymour Pierce LimitedMark Percy 020 7107 8000 Unipart GroupMark Howard 01865 383440 Editors Note: ASOS plc is an Internet Retail and Marketing Services Group, established in June2000 and admitted to AIM in October 2001. Its principal business is ASOS.com, aleading online fashion and beauty retailer. Aimed primarily at an Internet savvy18-34 year olds, ASOS has 810,000 registered users at 13th March 2006 and offersover 1500 lines across womenswear, menswear, jewellery, beauty, accessories andfootwear. Unipart Logistics is part of Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading providers ofoutsourced aftermarket logistics and distribution services. It specialises inmanaging complete supply chains from manufacturers through to retaildistributors and seeks to add value at every level of the chain. UnipartLogistics has a well established track record in a number of sectors workingwith prestigious clients such as Jaguar, Vodafone, 3, Hewlett Packard, LTi,Halfords, Boots and Jessops. It also provides logistics services for otherUnipart Group companies in the Rail, Automotive, Marine and Leisure sectors. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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