UK convenience retailer Co-op has announced the extension of its partnership with logistics company Wincanton for an additional five years up to 2029.
The renewal continues a 30-year collaborative relationship, with Wincanton providing key facilities management and distribution services from Co-op’s regional distribution centre in Wellingborough.
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The 340,000ft² Wellingborough distribution centre, managed by Wincanton since 2019, will continue to serve as a critical hub for Co-op’s supply chain.
The extended partnership will see Wincanton replenishing 350 Co-op stores across the Midlands, South East and East of England.
The company will deliver 750,000 cases per week, including frozen, chilled and ambient products.
Wincanton will continue to provide service to Co-op’s member-owners and customers through its 600 plus colleagues.
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By GlobalDataCo-op logistics director Ian Gibb said: “We are pleased to extend our long-term relationship with Wincanton. Working closely with our partners, our depots play a vital role in ensuring that Co-op products are freshly delivered and conveniently available in towns, villages and cities across the UK – when and where our member-owners and customers shop with us.”
The partnership’s success is attributed to Wincanton’s site management expertise, operational excellence, and shared values with Co-op, particularly in areas of social responsibility and community engagement.
In recognition of their collaborative efforts, Wincanton received the Social Value Leaders Award at the Co-op Difference Awards in June 2024.
Wincanton grocery and consumer managing director James Hurrell said: “We are delighted to extend our long-standing relationship with Co-op and look forward to continuing to provide outstanding service. Our values around safety, social value and sustainability align with those of Co-op making this a truly collaborative partnership in every sense.”
Co-op recently revealed plans to open a new service station and convenience store on 8 August 2024 on the A92 road between Aberdeen and Portlethen, Scotland.
