Wincanton plc has announced that it has won a new contract with B&Q to manage its national distribution network. 

The new five-year deal will see Wincanton take over the management of all six of B&Q’s distribution centres. Wincanton currently manages one of B&Q’s distribution centres and the new contract will see the addition of the remaining five. 

The new partnership will aim to increase cost efficiencies and provide the highest standards of customer service across the whole retail distribution network. 

Adrian Colman, Chief Executive commented: 'We are delighted to see our long-standing relationship with B&Q develop further. This new contract builds on Wincanton’s strength and expertise in the retail sector and secures our continued collaboration.

'It is a hugely exciting prospect that we will be working with B&Q to implement a UK wide market-leading supply chain operation that is both flexible and agile while also putting the end customer front and centre of all our operations.'