The Range and Wilko are enhancing their logistics capabilities through a new partnership with THG Fulfil, aimed at boosting their omnichannel growth.
- CDS Superstores, the parent company of The Range and Wilko, will leverage THG Fulfil’s advanced warehouse technology to improve efficiency.
- The collaboration includes the implementation of Geekplus Goods-To-Person robots at THG’s Omega facility in Warrington.
- The agreement marks another significant partnership for THG Fulfil, following a recent deal with Holland & Barrett.
- CDS Superstores’ CEO emphasises the strategic importance of this partnership for expanding Wilko’s product range.
CDS Superstores, the owner of both The Range and Wilko, has entered a strategic partnership with THG Fulfil, a part of THG’s Ingenuity division. This collaboration is set to enhance logistics operations by integrating THG Fulfil’s advanced automation technologies into their system. The move is expected to bolster the stores’ omnichannel growth and improve service efficiency.
Central to this partnership is the deployment of Geekplus Goods-To-Person robots at THG’s Omega facility in Warrington. These robots represent a significant step forward in warehouse automation, enabling more efficient and accurate order fulfilment processes.
This strategic alliance follows THG Fulfil’s recent three-year fulfilment agreement with Holland & Barrett, highlighting the company’s growing influence in providing logistics solutions across various sectors.
CDS Superstores CEO, Alex Simpkin, highlights the transformative potential of this cooperation, noting that it allows the company to streamline pick and pack operations across their product range. Simpkin is particularly enthusiastic about the implications for the relaunch of Wilko branded items, expecting improved delivery speed and efficiency “to meet the needs of households across the UK.”
THG Ingenuity’s COO, Tom Killeen, underscores the importance of fulfilment in customer satisfaction and brand reputation, expressing commitment to enhancing the end customer experience. Killeen states, “We are delighted to be part of CDS Superstores’ journey to deliver a world-class experience for their customers.”
This partnership is a strategic step forward, enhancing fulfilment and operational efficiency for The Range and Wilko.
