WIGAN, 20th October 2022 – Ultimate Performance (U.P.), one of the world’s leading personal training companies, has announced a new partnership with omnichannel order fulfilment and logistics provider 3PL, that will see its range of fitness supplements shipped to health enthusiasts across the UK.

U.P. are globally recognised for their expertise in the science of body transformation and result-focused personal training. U.P. have private gyms that span across 4 continents and helped over 25,000 clients to improve their health and enhance their results with a range of products and services, including meal preparation, premium quality nutritional supplements, and books.

Mike Alty, Head of Retail at Ultimate Performance (U.P.), said: “We are absolutely delighted to be working with 3PL. Ultimate Performance has built its global reputation for being the pre-eminent personal training company in the world by putting the needs of our customers first. Whether it is personal training, nutrition, or taking supplements, our ethos is to give clients world-class service. Thanks to this exciting new partnership with 3PL, we can now deliver this standard of service to our UK and European shoppers. It is so important that companies understand the journey their customers go on when purchasing a product. By striking this partnership with 3PL, we can now offer anyone who wants to purchase our premium fitness supplements a premium shopping experience, right the way through from placing their orders online, to the moment it lands on their doorsteps.”

The partnership will take advantage of 3PL’s experience and industry expertise in eCommerce order fulfilment across the rapidly growing supplement and vitamin sector. By partnering with 3PL, Ultimate Performance will target continued brand growth and product accessibility across a range of platforms and channels by ensuring faster shipping, accurate packing and low-cost delivery.

“We are thrilled to be partnered with Ultimate Performance” Dan Wood, Business Development Manager at 3PL commented. “A fantastic business fully committed to transforming your body, your health and your life. The core values of honesty and integrity are very much aligned with ours here at 3PL. We look forward to being a part of Ultimate Performance Fitness’s growth and success along the way.”

 

About 3PL

Based in Wigan, 3PL offers omnichannel eCommerce fulfilment and logistics for growing brands. As an end-to-end fulfilment solution, 3PL operates from over 250,000 sq. ft of shared user warehousing in the UK, supported by access to a network of international warehouses to support global expansion for its clients. Its fast-moving operations house over 16 million items of stock, and dispatch across some 32,000 product lines. Learn more by visiting 3p-logistics.co.uk

About Ultimate Performance

Ultimate Performance (U.P.) was founded in 2009 in London by world-renowned personal trainer Nick Mitchell. Since then U.P. have invested in building an ecosystem of world-class trainers, cutting-edge data and systems of accountability that give its global clients a cast-iron blueprint for success. Learn more by visiting: uk.ultimateperformance.com

The UK Division of Hanes Australasia a member of HanesBrands Inc, a global leader in iconic apparel and homeware brands has awarded a multi-year logistics contract to Greater Manchester-based third-party logistics provider 3PL.

Hanes Holdings UK will utilise 3PL’s operations to fulfil both Direct to Consumer and B2B orders to high street vendors and independent stores across the UK and Europe for its iconic Australian fashion brand Bonds and homeware brand Sheridan.

The new solution means that 3PL can support the brands’ UK and European growth with an omnichannel order fulfilment strategy that enhances the consumer experience with improved lead times.

“We are delighted to partner with 3PL, we now have the opportunity to flex the business as required and explore new markets without the cost and size constraints of a traditional warehouse,” said Justin Jefferson, Managing Director at Hanes Group UK

3PL was appointed for its proven expertise in the apparel and homeware sector as well as its technologies, IT infrastructure, and range of value-added services.

“We are very excited to add the iconic Sheridan and Bonds brands to our growing portfolio of clients, and to support their ambitious future growth plans,” commented John Scully, Business Development Manager at 3PL.

 

 

 

 

About 3PL

3PL is a technology-enabled third-party logistics enterprise providing award-winning omnichannel fulfilment and logistics services to growing retail brands. 3PL operates from over 250,000 sq. ft of accredited multi-client warehousing in the UK, supported by its integrated access to a network of international fulfilment centres.  Its fast-moving operations house more than 20 million units of stock, across some 40,000 unique product lines and ship thousands of D2C & B2B orders each week on behalf of its clients further complemented by its extensive range of value-added services. Learn how 3PL ‘make ship happen’ by visiting www.3p-logistics.co.uk

 

About HanesBrands

HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) makes everyday apparel that is known and loved by consumers around the world for comfort, quality, and value. Among the company’s iconic brands are Hanes, the leading basic apparel brand in the United States; Champion, an innovator at the intersection of lifestyle and athletic apparel; and Bonds, which is setting new standards for design and sustainability. HBI employs 59,000 associates in 33 countries and has built a strong reputation for workplace quality and ethical business practices. Learn more by visiting https://www.hanes.com/corporate

• Wigan Athletic agree multi-year partnership with 3PL
• As principal partners of the Wigan Athletic Academy, Latics’ renowned youth development operation will now be renamed the 3PL Wigan Athletic Academy, with 3PL branding prominent on Academy training wear
• Wigan Athletic Chief Executive Malachy Brannigan said: “We are delighted that Ian has returned as a Club partner to continue 3PL’s long association with Wigan Athletic, supporting the next generation of players at the 3PL Wigan Athletic Academy during the next few years.”
  

Latics renowned youth development operation will now be known as the 3PL Wigan Athletic Academy, with the multi-award-winning fulfilment and logistics company’s branding set to appear on all Academy training wear. Furthermore, 3PL will continue their long-standing brand association with the Club at both the DW Stadium and the home of the 3PL Wigan Athletic Academy at Stadium Way.

Lifelong Latics supporter Ian Walker, 3PL’s Founder & Managing Director, has enjoyed a long-term relationship as a commercial partner of the Club. This agreement sees 3PL commit to a multi-year partnership for the first time since Phoenix 2021 Limited became the custodians of Wigan Athletic in March 2021.

Wigan Athletic Chief Executive Malachy Brannigan said: “We are delighted that Ian has returned as a Club partner to continue 3PL’s long association with Wigan Athletic, supporting the next generation of players at the 3PL Wigan Athletic Academy during the next few years.”

“Last season alone, there were over 100 first team appearances for Academy graduates, which highlights the pathway and opportunity we have here at Wigan Athletic.

“As an ownership group, we are very aware of how important the Academy is to our supporters, with nearly 70% of #BELIEVE FansFund Founders directing their monthly contributions to the continued growth of the Academy.

“Ian’s values are aligned to those of Phoenix 2021 Limited, and I am delighted that he has seen the commitment of the ownership group to rebuilding the Club and opted to partner with us once again.”

Ian Walker, Founder & Managing Director of 3PL, added:

“It’s great to be back supporting my hometown club both on and off the pitch during what will be exciting times ahead for everyone associated. Having had the recent pleasure of meeting Malachy and his team, the best intentions were instantly evident coupled with an infectious and personable desire to engage with the fans and the wider community. When the call came to renew our support for the World-renowned Wigan Athletic Academy it was an instant no-brainer for us. We now have two great brands working in unison in nurturing young talent and our values are totally aligned. Best of luck to everyone associated with the Club and we can’t wait for the new season to start.”

WIGAN, 8th March 2022 – 3PL, a Wigan-based eCommerce order fulfilment provider has announced an exciting new partnership with Blue Ocean Global Group, a Dubai-based diversified business conglomerate that represents some of the world’s best-performing Small domestic appliances, Telecom, Electronics, and Lifestyle accessories as master distributors

Blue Ocean Global Group distributes more than 1,000 products to omnichannel partners and 300 retailers across 40 countries. Its distribution capabilities make it one of the biggest players in the global consumer appliances market and is responsible for the regional distribution of brands like Gigaset, Black + Decker, NEC, Motorola, Skross, Flying Fossil, Honeywell, Fanvil, and Milagrow.

3PL has been of the UK’s leading eCommerce order fulfilment specialists since 2006 and the new partnership will leverage their experience and industry expertise to enable Blue Ocean Global to offer fast and affordable shipping to their UK customer base from 3PL’s Northwest Fulfilment Centres.

“3PL has all  the required professional and smooth working processes that our business needs to become successful in the E-commerce space” said Hasan Palandoeken, Sr VP., Sales and Marketing at Blue Ocean Global Group

“It’s an absolute pleasure to be working with Blue Ocean Global, a forward-thinking business, who mirror our own values, making for a truly great, transparent and long-term strategic partnership”Erica Morrison, Customer Success Manager at 3PL, commented on the partnership.

About 3PL

Based in Wigan, 3PL offers multichannel ecommerce fulfilment and logistics for growing brands. As an end-to-end fulfilment solution, 3PL operates from over 250,000 sq. ft of shared user warehousing in the UK, supported by access to a network of international warehouses to support global expansion for its clients. Its fast-moving operations house over 16 million items of stock, and dispatch across some 32,000 product lines. Learn more by visiting 3p-logistics.co.uk

About Blue Ocean Global

Blue Ocean Global currently employs experienced professionals and serves its customers through its presence in MEA, India, SEA, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom. They believe that value created for their clients is value created for the company. Their activities include regional distribution of brands like Gigaset (Earlier Siemens Gigaset), Black + Decker, NEC, Motorola, Skross , Flying Fossil, Grazie, Fanvil, Milagrow and many more. Learn more at blueoceanglobal.com

WIGAN, 8^th November 2021 – 3PL, a Wigan-based third-party logistics specialist announced that it has partnered with Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in eReading, offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to millions of customers in 190 countries.

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the world’s biggest digital booksellers. Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo enables more than 38 million readers worldwide to read anytime, anywhere. As logistics partner, 3PL will provide both B2C and B2B fulfilment solutions for the brands family of best-selling e-readers to customers across the UK.

“We are always looking for innovative ways to enhance our supply chain operations and are confident that working with 3PL will enable us to get more people reading more quickly across the U.K.,” said Nantha Gopalasamy, Director of Global Supply Chain Management at Rakuten Kobo.

3PL has developed a tailored logistics solution for Rakuten Kobo. Capabilities will include end-to-end order fulfilment, flexible storage with the agility to respond to changes in volume, and the scalability to adapt to future demand, dedicated account management and a range of value-added services that are designed to support Rakuten’s UK growth strategy.

Erica Morrison, Customer Success Manager at 3PL, commented on the partnership “We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Rakuten Kobo, and to play a part in their mission to bring the power of reading to our worlds. As a story lover myself, I’m very excited to delve into the delights of over 6 million digital book titles, and for 3PL to play a part in the success of this wonderful, forward-thinking business.

 

About 3PL

Based in Wigan, 3PL offers multichannel eCommerce fulfilment and logistics for growing brands. As an end-to-end fulfilment solution, 3PL operates from over 250,000 sq. ft of shared user warehousing in the UK, supported by access to a network of International warehouses to support global expansion for its clients. Its fast-moving operations house over 16 million items of stock, and dispatch across some 32,000 product lines. Learn more by visiting 3p-logistics.co.uk

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the world’s biggest digital booksellers. Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten Group Inc. and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo enables more than 38 million readers worldwide to read anytime, anywhere, and on any device. With a mission to make reading lives better for all, Rakuten Kobo connects readers to stories using thoughtful and personalized curation of eBooks and audiobooks, and the best-dedicated eReaders and apps for reading. With the singular focus of making reading lives the best they can be, Kobo’s open platform allows people to fit reading into more moments in their busy lives. To learn more about Rakuten Kobo, visit www.kobo.com

3PL, the Wigan-based third-party logistics provider has announced an eCommerce order fulfilment partnership with Joe Audio, one of the UK’s fastest-growing audio-visual specialists.

Founded in 2011, Joe Audio stock an extensive range of state-of-the-art, audio-visual equipment for the record industry, which includes amplifiers, speakers, turntables, headphones and audio accessories, from a variety of exceptional brands. The business has grown to over 20,000 customers and due to increased demand needed to make the switch to a larger fulfilment centre.

3PL’s order fulfilment solution will streamline Joe Audio’s fulfilment by connecting to all major eCommerce carts and providing the ability to meet current and future market expectations across sales channels, eventually including Amazon SFP, supported by cloud-based technology Fusion and a scalable fulfilment warehouse that can be quickly reconfigured based on demand and business goals.

Dan Wood, Business Development Manager at 3PL, commented on the partnership “it is an absolute joy to be working with Mindy and her team, with such a great range of products. I know how proud they are of their successful family business, always striving for excellent service standards, with the customer genuinely at the forefront of all they do. We look forward to our partnership with Joe Audio, supporting their business growth plans and to underpinning the exceptional levels of service that their 20,000 customers have become accustomed to.”

“We are delighted and very grateful that we have discovered 3PL” Mindy Deutsch, Company Director at Joe Audio said “We have been on the hunt for a fulfilment solution company that will look after our business to the level we have been doing for the past 10 years.  Their expertise and professional advice and service is something we have not come across before and we look forward to taking our business to the next level with the help of 3PL.” 

 

About 3PL

Based in Wigan, 3PL offers multichannel eCommerce fulfilment and logistics for growing brands. As an end-to-end fulfilment solution, 3PL operates from over 250,000 sq. ft of shared user warehousing in the UK, supported by access to a network of international warehouses to support global expansion for its clients. Its fast-moving operations house over 16 million items of stock, and dispatch across some 32,000 product lines. Learn more by visiting 3p-logistics.co.uk

 

About Joe Audio

Founded in 2011, Joe Audio was first founded and directed by Efraim Deutsch who inspired the way to run the company with kindness fairness and care and also put humanity before business. A year later he gave the company over to Daughter-in-law Mindy Deutsch who has grown to business to over 20,000 loyal customers within the music industry. Learn more by visiting joeaudio.co.uk