UK-based performance sportswear brand Castore has expanded its partnership with pureplay contract logistics provider GXO Logistics. The Dutch company will increase its remit to operate warehousing and transportation in the UK, US and Europe.
 

GXO, which has been providing logistics services to Castore’s fast-expanding business in the UK since April 2024, will now “use its global scale to provide logistics operations in the Netherlands with plans to expand [Castore ops] to the US”.

Alongside Castore’s core teamwear for a variety of major sporting brands, GXO distributes product to wholesale customers that sell team merchandise and sportswear. It also provides 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.

Adrian Harris, chief supply chain officer of Castore, said: “As [we continue our] 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.”
 
Richard Cawston, chief revenue officer, GXO, added: “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 US.”