Major logistics provider GXO has partnered with popular fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop to provide them with weekly high street deliveries to more than 200 stores.

The Perfume Shop will use GXO’s shared transport network and help reduce environmental impact, urban congestion and transportation costs. 

Richard Ball, Director, Shared Transport Network, GXO mentioned he was delighted with the partnership and explained why shared transport networks are important in the sector.  

 “Shared transport networks help retailers like The Perfume Shop reduce their impact on the environment, whilst benefiting from lower transportation costs.

“High street locations are vital for all retailers, particularly omnichannel retailers, and its essential they receive the stock they need in the most efficient way possible,” said Richard.   

GXO’s shared transport fleet combines deliveries for multiple retailers to help reduce the number of vehicles driving in and out of busy city centres. 

With fewer vehicles on the road, shared logistics transport also reduces urban congestion.

GXO explained this is particularly important as cities implement policies to limit vehicle emissions and promote cleaner, more efficient transportation solutions.  

Gill Smith, Managing Director at The Perfume Shop said: “It is important for us to have a logistics partner that can offer regular deliveries to our stores whilst still being environmentally efficient.”  

On average, GXO said they operate vehicles with deliveries from five different customers, stopping at 8 to 10 locations throughout the journey, making them more efficient than a dedicated delivery service.

According to GXO, if not full, dedicated transport solutions can cost a retailer 5kg of CO2 per litre more than a shared user vehicle.