Wincanton wins five-year contract with wilko

Wincanton has secured a five-year transport and logistics contract with the UK retailer wilko. The contract will see Wincanton manage all UK transport operations for wilko from store replenishment to yard management and backhaul, making at least 100,000 deliveries per annum.

wilko has a network of nearly 400 stores across the UK and it will be working with Wincanton to “transform its supply chain”.

Additionally, Wincanton’s fleet maintenance arm, Pullman Fleet Services, will run two workshops to service the wilko fleet.

Liam McElroy, Managing Director, Retail & Consumer of Wincanton, said: “Based on our experience and expertise in the retail sector, we will work in partnership with wilko and will look at every opportunity to strengthen the retailer’s supply chain, brand and customer experience.”

Sean Toal, Chief Operating Officer of wilko, added: “Wincanton will help us with our commitments in delivering the best possible service for our customers, improve our CSR obligations and meet our current and future needs as we expand.”