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Clipper Race First Mates Millie Apperley and Otto Kulow. Credit: imagecomms 2025

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Bosses at logistics giant Wincanton have agreed to the latest takeover offer from Clipper Logistics owner GXO following a battle to buy the firm.

Wincanton backs £762m takeover offer from Clipper Logistics owner GXO

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The boards of directors of GXO Logistics, and Clipper Logistics plc have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash and share acquisition by which the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Clipper will be acquired by GXO.

Clipper Logistics set to be acquired by New York listed GXO Logistics

The board of Leeds-based Clipper Logistics has reached agreement on the key terms of a possible cash and share offer for the company from New York listed GXO, the largest contract logistics provider in the world.

Clipper Logistics reaches agreement on possible cash and share offer from GXO

Clipper founder Steve Parkin

Clipper acquires Dutch giant CE Repair Services Group for up to £15m

Clipper said that the logistics sector has long faced a shortage of talent within the industry

Clipper works with local prison to help ex-offenders gain employment

Leeds-based Clipper said that the joint venture will offer a world-class, global fulfilment solution

Clipper signs joint venture with luxury fashion firm

Clipper distributes goods for Marks & Spencer, Asda and Morrisons

Clipper directors amass £4m after share sale

Clipper has seen high double-digit growth, resulting in record annual revenue and profit

Clipper reports a record year as retail moves online

Clipper's Steve Parkin.

Two hundred jobs created after Clipper Logistics reveals new John Lewis deal

Clipper boss Steve Parkin

Clipper sees trading boosted by over 50 per cent due to shift to online shopping...

Clipper said it is very well positioned to further accelerate growth by capitalising on the structural shift to online

Clipper reports strong trading as shoppers switch to online during the pandemic

Coronavirus rates in Selby shot up following the outbreak at the factory

Covid-19 outbreak at Clipper factory an 'accident waiting to happen'

Positivity rates have climbed in Selby to 114.8 per 100,000 people after the outbreak.

Selby has topped England's coronavirus positivity rates for a week

On Monday night it was confirmed that the outbreak has centred on the Clipper warehouse, a short distance from Selby town centre.

Selby has highest covid rate in England with 101 cases this week after outbreak

The outbreak, which was confirmed yesterday, has shot Selby up to the top of England’s covid rates table, with some 73 positive cases recorded in the most recent seven day period.

Selby covid outbreak confirmed to be centred around Clipper warehouse

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

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

Clipper will provide e-fulfilment and returns management services

New deal signifies European expansion for Clipper

Steve Parkin, executive chairman of Clipper, said: "Our strategic positioning in supporting the online trading of retailers both in the UK and Europe places us in a strong position to continue to deliver excellent returns to our shareholders."

Leeds logistics firm experiences unprecedented demand over Christmas
Logistics solutions, e-fulfilment and returns management services provider Clipper Logistics experienced unprecedented levels of activity in its logistics operations in both the UK and continental Europe over the Black Friday and Christmas periods.
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Clipper Logistics distributes goods for John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Asda and Morrisons

Clipper boss says high street is far from dead

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Clipper signs multi-year contract with Liberty

Clipper said colleagues worked tirelessly to support its customers through the pandemic

Clipper sees online sales boom during pandemic

The trading update will be studied by analysts in the City.

Clipper Logistics reports strong trading as pandemic speeds up growth of e-comme...

Steve Parkin

Clipper Logistics passes the £500m milestone for revenue

The announcement to the stock exchange places these talks in the public domain.

Leeds-based Clipper Logistics in advanced talks with Arcadia Group over transpor...

Clipper has been working alongside the NHS on two new initiatives to help protect frontline workers.

How Clipper Logistics is helping to supply life-saving PPE to frontline NHS work...

Clipper will receive and fulfil orders, which will be delivered by Royal Mail

Clipper extends PPE services to GPs and social care providers

Clipper is supporting an emergency food bank set up by Leeds City Council to help the homeless, families in poverty and NHS colleagues

Clipper supports Leeds United and Leeds City Council emergency food bank

Clipper delivers goods for major retailers

Clipper provides critical support for UK retailers

Clipper is using various sites within its nationwide infrastructure to deliver the products

Clipper to deliver NHS face masks, sanitisers and gloves
Clipper Logistics, which distributes goods for John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Asda and Morrisons, is to establish a new supply chain for NHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products, delivering to NHS Hospital Trusts and other healthcare providers across the country.
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Steve Parkin at Clipper Logistics.

Leeds-based Clipper Logistics sees increase in requests from grocery customers

Steve Parkin

Clipper Logistics to invest millions after landing five year contract with Joule...

Steve Parkin, executive chairman of Clipper Logistics.

Clipper Logistics in Leeds confirms preliminary takeover approach

Steve Parkin, Clipper

Small fall in profits with Clipper Logistics

Former lorry driver Steve Parkin, who founded Clipper Logistics in 1992.

Leeds-based Clipper Logistics continues to trade well

Steve Parkin of Clipper

Leeds-based Clipper Logistics secures deal with firm behind Littlewoods.com

Clipper delivered record volumes over the Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend

Clipper reports strong half year after contract wins

Clipper will manage fulfilment for Asdas General Merchandise and George product ranges

Clipper extends Asda contract

Leeds-based Clipper will provide Adnams with end-to-end supply chain management

Award-winning brewery appoints Clipper

Clipper Logistics distributes goods for blue chip retailers

Clipper signs significant new contract

William Ward with his OBE following an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace

I'm a bit jet-lagged: Clipper race boss takes fast route to the Palace

Steve Parkin.

Clipper acts to cut driver shortages

Clipper said its new training initiative, which is called Revolve, stands not only to benefit Clipper and its employees, but also the wider industry

Clipper to train warehouse employees as drivers

Steve Parkin.

Clipper directors raise Â£38m in shares sale

Clipper distributes goods for retailers such as John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Asda and Morrisons

Clipper directors raise Â£38m

Steve Parkin of Clipper

Clipper secures new five year contract with Superdry

Steve Parkin, Executive Chairman of Clipper

UPDATED: John Lewis connection provides boost for Clipper

Steve Parkin of Clipper Logistics Group

Clipper announces acquisition of Repairtech

Roy Taylor, from Barnsley, who will captain a team competing in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Picture: onEdition

Yorkshire captain meets Clipper crew who will share in round the world adventure

Barnsley's Roy Taylor will skipper one of the 12 boats in this year's Clipper Race.

Land-locked Yorkshireman Roy Taylor handed dream of skippering in Clipper Race

Clipper's executive chairman Steve Parkin said the new deal with BAT will build on the existing 25 year relationship the two businesses

Clipper signs new deal with BAT

Retailers such as John Lewis have benefited from Clippers new retail focused click-and-collect solution

Clipper reports milestone for online retail

Steve Parkin, chairman of Clipper Logistics

Black Friday boost for Clipper

Steve Parkin, Clipper Logistics

Shares up at Clipper after new joint venture with John Lewis

Clipper group, Geldard Road ,Leeds site

Clipper posts record growth as profits soar to Â£10.3m

Steve Parkin, at Clipper Logistics Group, in Leeds.

After Black Friday, here comes Boomerang Thursday - that’s when we send everythi...

Steve Parkin

Clipper wins new logistics contract with M & Co

Steve Parkin

Clipper celebrates first year since IPO with doubling of profits

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