Clipper Logistics has signed a 5 year deal with the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group of Companies. It will provide logistics services on a predominantly exclusive basis throughout Great Britain.
The new contract follows its positive results last week, with group revenue increasing 17.2% to £340.1 million, and profit before tax rising £20.6% to0 £12.5 million.
The contract win is also a further sign that Clipper can continue on its high growth path, delivering significant contracts with household names. Other clients include John Lewis, Asos, Zara and Tesco.
Steve Parkin, Executive Chairman of Clipper said: “Clipper began its relationship with EWM Group last year. I am delighted that, throughout a detailed tender process we have been able to demonstrate our ability to act proactively as a team and to develop a logistics solution which will make a real difference to the EWM Group’s business. We are delighted to have finalised this long term contract to enable us to support the operations and anticipated growth of the EWM Group throughout Great Britain.”
Mark Hebditch, Group Logistics Director at EWM Group, said: “We are delighted to have successfully concluded our negotiations and to be entering into a contractual relationship with Clipper, initially for 5 years, but we hope that it will be a long, successful and prosperous partnership for both parties.”v
