Clipper Logistics to invest millions after landing five year contract with Joules

The new contract is planned to commence in early 2020 with the sites employing approximately 200 colleagues.

Clipper said there will be a multi-million pound investment programme into the operation during 2020 and 2021 to "expand capacity, drive efficiency and modernise the facilities".

The operation involves inbound deliveries from a variety of UK based and international suppliers over seven days a week and will fulfil orders for the retail, e-commerce and wholesale customers of the Joules brand.

Steve Parkin, Executive Chairman of Clipper said: "The new contract with Joules represents a significant contract win and is demonstrative of our ability to deliver cost-effective solutions for retailers of any scale. We are delighted to have been awarded this contract with one of the premier multi-channel retailers in UK and Europe, and look forward to working with the Joules team over the years ahead."

Marc Dench CFO, Joules Group plc commented: "We are delighted to be entering this long-term partnership with Clipper for the operation of our distribution centre in Corby. Through the process we have been impressed with Clipper's capabilities and their cultural alignment with our business."