Clipper Logistics secures retail contract for 600,000 sq ft Sheffield site, creating 1,200 jobs

Clipper Logistics plc has signed a new contract with PrettyLittleThing.com Limited, part of boohoo.com plc, to provide logistics services at a new 600,000 sq ft site in Sheffield.

The new contract will commence in July 2018, with the site employing around 1,200 people by the end of the year.

This will be a fashion, shoe and accessories ecommerce logistics operation involving inbound deliveries from a variety of UK based and international suppliers over seven days a week.

Steve Parkin, executive chairman of Clipper, said: “The new contract with Pretty Little Thing represents one of the Company’s most significant contract wins 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 fastest-growing online retailers, and look forward to working with the PLT team over the years ahead.”

Mahmud Kamani and Carol Kane, joint CEOs of boohoo.com plc, commented: “We are delighted to have successfully concluded our negotiations and to be entering into a contractual relationship with Clipper which we hope will be a long, successful and prosperous partnership for both parties.”

Clipper Logistics is a Leeds-based provider of logistics solutions and e-fulfilment to the retail sector.

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