XPO Logistics Launches Third Logistics Hub for European Wax Center
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GREENWICH, Conn. - May 25, 2017 - XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading
global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, today announced the
opening of a third regional distribution center for European Wax Center, one of
the fastest growing beauty lifestyle brands in the United States. The new
40,000 sq. ft. facility in Camp Hill, Penn. marks a major expansion of XPO's
supply chain management relationship with European Wax Center.
The Camp Hill distribution center will initially serve European Wax Center's
growing franchise base in the eastern U.S. It joins XPO-operated facilities in
Portland, Tenn., and Sparks, Nev. XPO opened the first two centers in 2015 as
the foundation for the company's nationwide B2B fulfillment program. Each center
provides turnkey logistics services for inventory control, order preparation and
fulfillment. XPO uses its proprietary technology to manage inbound goods
receipt, storage and restocking, warehouse management, picking, packing and
shipping.
XPO's solution for European Wax Center includes a scalable order management
portal custom-designed by XPO to help the company efficiently on-board new
franchisees as its network grows. With 600+ locations and growing, scale and
support is critical for the franchise network.
"We have aggressive plans to elevate our brand in the beauty lifestyle space,"
said Jon Biggert, European Wax Center's vice president of supply chain. "XPO's
expertise, resources and technology are key to supporting our network's growth
objectives. By relying on XPO for an end-to-end logistics solution, we can focus
on supporting the success of our franchisees."
Ashfaque Chowdhury, president, supply chain-Americas and Asia Pacific for XPO
Logistics, said, "This is an excellent example of the total capabilities package
we can deliver to fast-growing specialty retailers - integrating traditional
warehouse management with process innovations and tailored network support. Our
dedicated solutions will help European Wax Center accelerate growth while
managing a complex supply chain."
About XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics provider of
cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the
world. The company operates as a highly integrated network of people, technology
and physical assets in 34 countries, with over 89,000 employees and 1,431
locations. XPO uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their
goods more efficiently throughout their supply chains. The company has two
reporting segments: transportation and logistics, and within these segments, its
business is well diversified by geographies, verticals and types of service.
XPO's corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its European
headquarters is in Lyon, France.www.xpo.com
Media Contact:
XPO Logistics, Inc.
Erin Kurtz, +1-203-489-1586
erin.kurtz(at)xpo.com
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Source: XPO Logistics, Inc. via GlobeNewswire
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Datum: 25.05.2017 - 15:00 Uhr
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