Kenzo appoints GEODIS as global logistics partner

Apr 21, 2017: GEODIS is stepping up its growth in the retail fashion sector as proven by a new partnership with KENZO, the luxury prêt-à-porter company owned by the LVMH group.

GEODIS has been operating Kenzo’s global logistics from France since the beginning of March. Through the recently agreed five year partnership, Kenzo will be able to pursue its growth plans by taking advantage of the specialist expertise of GEODIS in retail fashion.

GEODIS’ logistics campus to the south of Paris, a secure site with storage and preparation facilities especially adapted to folded and hanging garments was selected to centralise these operations. GEODIS is also supporting Kenzo in the development of its e-commerce sales channel by preparing and fulfilling orders. In addition, Kenzo is sourcing specific services from GEODIS such as the management of raw materials, quality control and ensuring all its products meet regulatory compliance standards.

David Perruche, Logistics director at Kenzo, said, “It is the ability of GEODIS to support Kenzo in its international growth and both the modularity and flexibility of its technical and commercial offering that caught our attention.”

Neil Bird, Vertical Market director for Retail and Luxury at GEODIS, said, “We already work with other LVMH brands and this new contract strengthens our partnership with the group at a global level. We are acting as their growth partner.”

With a dedicated team of 70, GEODIS is responsible for the reception, storage and preparation of the fashion brand’s clothes, leather goods, shoes and accessories.