Wincanton nets 5-year contract extension with Co-op 

In a press release, Wincanton confirmed that it will continue to provide facilities management and distribution services from Co-op’s regional distribution centre in Wellingborough.

The company will also continue to serve nearly 350 Co-op stores across the Midlands, South East and East of England, delivering upwards of 750,000 cases per week.

Commenting on the news, James Hurrell, Managing Director of Grocery and Consumer at Wincanton, commented:

“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.”

Ian Gibb, Director of Logistics, Co-op, added:

“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.”

Back in March 2023, Wincanton’s shares plunged as much as 35% after it lost a major British government contract.

However, just over a year later, Wincanton was taken over by GXO. The company has also announced new contracts or contract extensions with Imetec, JD Sports, Fentimans, Dobbies and Jollyes since the turn of the year.