Clipper in Leeds secures new contracts with River Island and Mountain Warehouse

Clipper Logistics, which distributes goods for retailers such as John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Asda and Morrisons, has announced two major new contract wins with River Island and Mountain Warehouse.
Steve Parkin, executive chairman of Clipper, said: "We are delighted to welcome two iconic retailers to the ever-growing family of Clipper customers."Steve Parkin, executive chairman of Clipper, said: "We are delighted to welcome two iconic retailers to the ever-growing family of Clipper customers."
Steve Parkin, executive chairman of Clipper, said: "We are delighted to welcome two iconic retailers to the ever-growing family of Clipper customers."

The Leeds-based firm said the deals represent a significant step change in activity levels and will enhance earnings for the next financial year which commences on May 1, 2021.

Together the two new contracts will increase revenue by over £40m on a full-year basis for Clipper.

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The group has agreed in principle a new five year open book contract with River Island at to provide a comprehensive suite of logistics services at the high street fashion retailer's existing distribution centre in Milton Keynes.

Clipper already handles returns for River Island at the Group's Ollerton distribution centre, but this contract represents a significant extension of services, with Clipper set to provide a full range of logistics operations, including warehousing, distribution to high street stores, and e-fulfilment and returns management services.

The new services are planned to commence in the middle of 2021.

Will Kernan, CEO of River Island, said : "River Island embraces change to make sure our customers can shop with us however and whenever they like in this fast-evolving retail environment.

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"We are excited to be extending our existing partnership with a world class logistics operator like Clipper, who have the expertise to deliver a significant, fast-paced programme of change that will support our omni-channel strategy and growth ambitions.

"Our brilliant distribution centre workforce will remain in place and, with Clipper at the helm, we are confident that our logistics operations will become even more future proof, more efficient and more flexible."

Clipper has also signed a new ten year open book contract with Mountain Warehouse to provide a full range of multi-channel logistics services for the outdoor retailer.

The new contract is expected to commence in spring 2021 with the contract employing approximately 220 colleagues.

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Investment in automation and robotics is expected to increase capacity to facilitate further growth for the customer, Clipper said, and the new contract will operate from the Leeds-based logistics expert's existing Peterborough distribution centre.

Marcus Ward, chief operating and financial officer of Mountain Warehouse, said: "We have been impressed with Clipper's innovative thinking and track record.

"The engagement from Clipper's senior team from an early stage and Clipper's proven ability to meet our high standards, has given us with the confidence to enter into a long term partnership. We are really excited to get started."

Steve Parkin, executive chairman of Clipper, said: "We are delighted to welcome two iconic retailers to the ever-growing family of Clipper customers.

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"Both contracts are a clear indication of the collaboration and use of shared resources that will define the retail logistics supply chain into the future.

"These contracts enhance our command of the end-to-end service proposition in online retail, and demonstrate that Clipper is also well-positioned to continue to support high street retail as it recovers from lockdown.

"Our strategy to focus on providing innovative solutions in both the online and traditional bricks and mortar retail landscapes continues to drive value for both our customers and shareholders."

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