GXO to Provide Omnichannel Warehouse Logistics for JD Sports

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GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) announced plans to open a new 646,000-square-foot distribution facility in Heerlen, Netherlands, by 2024, expanding its partnership with JD Sports. This facility will serve as a central logistics hub for JD Sports across Continental Europe, potentially creating over 1,500 jobs. Designed to meet BREEAM “Very Good” standards, it will utilize solar panels for renewable energy, benefiting both the facility and local households.

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• New 646,000-square-foot distribution facility in Heerlen to enhance logistics capabilities.
• Partnership with JD Sports expected to strengthen market position.
• Creation of over 1,500 jobs in the Heerlen area.

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New 646,000-square-feet distribution facility is expected to open in centrally located Heerlen (NL) in 2024

Distribution center built to respect BREEAM “Very Good” standards and provide renewable electricity thanks to solar panels

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced a partnership with JD Sports for their European omnichannel logistics facility, due to open fully in 2024. JD Sports is a leading global retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with JD Sports to The Netherlands, on top of our current operations with JD Sports’ Go Outdoors brand in the United Kingdom,” said Richard Cawston, GXO President, Europe. “This agreement with one of the world’s leading retailers reinforces our position as an exceptional provider of omnichannel logistics management. We are very much looking forward to supporting JD Sports with our vast experience and expertise in innovative technology and automated ecommerce logistics solutions to drive the best possible consumer experience.”

GXO will carry out its fulfilment activities from a new 646,000-square-feet distribution facility in centrally located Heerlen, The Netherlands. The facility is expected to create over 1,500 new jobs in the area, once fully operational. Heerlen is a gateway to European markets, and the distribution facility there will serve as a central logistics hub for JD Sports’ operations in Continental Europe with 3,300 shops in 32 countries. The facility will be equipped with the latest technology and automation solutions, and the site can accommodate future expansion.

The distribution center has been built to respect BREEAM “Very Good” standards, including optimal lighting and solar panels installed on the roof to supply renewable electricity to both the distribution center and 2,000 households in the neighborhood.

GXO has been recognized as a top employer in Europe and has launched a career page on its web site to begin recruiting candidates for positions at the new distribution facility in Heerlen.

About GXO Logistics

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider and is benefiting from the rapid growth of ecommerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO is committed to providing a diverse, world-class workplace for more than 130,000 team members across more than 950 facilities totaling approximately 200 million square feet. The company partners with the world’s leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, at scale and with speed. GXO corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Visit GXO.com for more information and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. 

Media contacts

Anne Lafourcade 
+33 (0)6 75 22 52 90 
anne.lafourcade@gxo.com

Matthew Schmidt 
+1 203-307-2809 
matt.schmidt@gxo.com 

Forward-looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the future performance of our customer solution. These forward-looking statements are qualified by cautionary statements regarding unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as can be found in GXO’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and accessed through the company’s website www.gxo.com.

FAQ

What is the new distribution facility by GXO Logistics in Heerlen?

GXO Logistics is opening a 646,000-square-foot distribution facility in Heerlen, Netherlands, in 2024, serving as a logistics hub for JD Sports.

How many jobs will the new GXO facility create?

The new distribution facility is expected to create over 1,500 jobs in the Heerlen area.

What partnerships is GXO Logistics involved in?

GXO Logistics has expanded its partnership with JD Sports for their European omnichannel logistics operations.

What sustainability measures are included in the new GXO facility?

The Heerlen facility is built to BREEAM 'Very Good' standards and includes solar panels for renewable electricity.