GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has expanded its partnership with Castore, the performance sportswear brand, to operate warehousing and transportation in the UK, US and Europe.
GXO has been providing logistics services to Castore’s business in the UK since April 2024, distributing teamwear to a variety of sporting teams and individuals, including Oracle Red Bull Racing, McLaren F1, Everton FC, the England Cricket teams, as well as Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty.
Following the successful launch of the UK operation, Castore is expanding its partnership with GXO which will use its global scale to provide logistics operations in the Netherlands with plans to expand to the U.S.
Alongside teamwear, GXO distributes product to wholesale customers that sell team merchandise and high-quality sportswear, whilst also providing retail distribution to more than 20 Castore stores across Europe. Additionally, GXO is responsible for fulfilling and managing the transport of all e-commerce sales globally.
“It is fantastic to partner with a like-minded and fast-growing brand,” said Richard Cawston, chief revenue officer, GXO. “We’re proud that Castore recognised our expertise in fashion and sportswear, trusting their logistics to us. We will bring our capabilities in warehousing and transport services to support Castore’s continuing growth. Our flexible systems have already helped improve efficiencies and, with our transport capabilities, we can deliver seamless and streamlined fulfilment. It’s brilliant that our success in the UK has given us the opportunity to grow our partnership so Castore can access our global network as they grow in Europe and the U.S.”
Adrian Harris, chief supply chain officer of Castore, said: “As Castore continues its fast-paced growth, we want to ensure we work with partners to support and strengthen our ambitions to be one of the world’s highest performance sportswear brands. We’re confident that GXO is the right logistics partner to manage our existing operations in the UK, and across our global network, with an experienced team and world-class systems to meet our needs.”
In the UK, GXO and Castore worked seamlessly to deliver a rapid implementation, rolling out a new dedicated warehouse management system within eight weeks of contract signing.
GXO will provide both warehousing and managed transport solutions to Castore, integrating both elements of the supply chain to ensure a continuous operation from start to finish. An integrated operations model allows businesses to unlock greater economies of scale and reduces the risk of disruption as products flow seamlessly from the warehouse to transport.
GXO offers an integrated solution of services to Castore, including returns, courier management, personalisation and building relationships with Castore’s brand partners to ensure the seamless distribution of product.
With GXO’s courier management team now responsible for parcel delivery administration in the UK&I, Castore is able to remain laser-focused on creating the highest quality sportswear products for teams and customers.
