The latest fulfilmentcrowd press releases

December 17, 2024  

Why forecasting is critical to success in omnichannel retail

The team at fulfilmentcrowd – a global logistics platform for high- growth omnichannel brands – share insight into tech and its role in delivering peak season profitability.

December 13, 2024  

Peak seasons amplify bracketing problems for UK retailers

Social media's "haul culture" combined with the ease of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes drives a growing trend of bulk ordering, with the intention of returning most items.

November 15, 2024  

Northern Ireland World: fulfilmentcrowd announces new Ireland fulfilment centre.

Global fulfilment provider, fulfilmentcrowd, has announced a new 161,733 square ft fulfilment centre based at Aerodrome Business Park, Dublin. With a prime location – nestled close to the M50, N4, N7, and N81 – this “in country” fulfilment hub will help retailers to streamline operations, cut down delivery times, and reduce shipping costs.

November 1, 2024  

MSN: Logistics group fulfilmentcrowd set for growth in 2025 after posting record revenues

fulfilmentcrowd reported record revenues of £17.4 million for 2024, with a 23% year-on-year increase driven by strong growth in its international subsidiaries in Germany and the USA, now comprising 22% of group turnover. The company’s EBITDA also doubled to £1.7 million, and it plans to expand with new warehouse locations in Australia and the Republic of Ireland for FY25.

October 17, 2024  

Manufacturing and Logistics IT: common pain points for retailers preparing for peak season.

Retailers preparing for peak season face critical pain points such as missed SLAs, lost parcels, and rising costs, as noted by fulfilmentcrowd CEO Lee Thompson, who stresses the importance of scalable fulfilment and flexible logistics solutions to handle surges in demand and protect customer satisfaction. By optimizing warehouse layouts, leveraging technology, and ensuring reliable post-purchase experiences, retailers can navigate challenges and improve performance during this profitable yet demanding period.

October 16, 2024  

Retail Insight Network : The key challenges for retailers this peak season.

As peak shopping season approaches, retailers are grappling with operational pressures such as missed SLAs, rising costs, and customer service overload, with fulfilmentcrowd CEO Lee Thompson emphasizing the importance of scalable fulfilment infrastructure to maintain efficiency and customer satisfaction during this crucial period.

October 16, 2024  

Yahoo! Finance: Key challenges for retailers this peak season.

As the 2024 peak shopping season begins, retailers face mounting challenges such as rising costs, missed SLAs, and customer service overload. Lee Thompson, CEO of fulfilmentcrowd, stresses the importance of scalable fulfilment solutions to handle demand surges, safeguard customer satisfaction, and support brand confidence during this critical period.

October 11, 2024  

National World : Global logistics platform reports profit acceleration and positive trading outlook.

fulfilmentcrowd, a global logistics platform, reported record revenues of £17.4 million for FY24, marking a 23% year-on-year growth, driven by international subsidiaries and a strong focus on the health and wellbeing sector. The company's EBITDA doubled to £1.7 million, supported by improved margins and cash conversion. In H1 of FY25, the business is already ahead of expectations, with new customer wins generating £3.5 million in annual contract value. The platform continues to expand globally, with new warehouses planned in Australia and Ireland, and remains focused on sustainable growth and innovation through its R&D initiatives.

October 8, 2024  

Lancashire Business View: Global logistics platform fulfilmentcrowd reports profit acceleration and positive trading outlook

Global logistics platform, fulfilmentcrowd, has posted record revenues for FY24 and reports strong H1 FY25 trading. In the year ending 31 March 2024, the Lancashire headquartered tech company recorded revenue of £17.4m, up 23 per cent year-on-year. 22% of group turnover was generated by its international subsidiaries in Germany and the USA, representing a 37% increase on FY23.

October 8, 2024  

Featured in the Business Desk: fulfilmentcrowd’s logistics platform delivers strong results

Global logistics platform fulfilmentcrowd reported record revenues of £17.4 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, marking a 23% increase year-on-year. The company saw significant growth in its international operations, with a 37% rise in turnover from subsidiaries in Germany and the USA. EBITDA doubled to £1.7 million. CFO Jon Davies and CEO Lee Thompson attributed the success to the company’s strategic execution and strong team performance. The firm plans further expansion, with new warehouses in Australia and Ireland, and projected revenues exceeding £20 million for FY25.

October 8, 2024  

Business Manchester: fulfilmentcrowd Sustains Strong Growth Through Strategic Expansion

Leading logistics platform, fulfilmentcrowd, reported a 23% year-on-year revenue increase, reaching £17.4 million for the fiscal year ending March 2024. Significant growth was driven by international operations in Germany and the USA, contributing to 22% of total revenue. The company also doubled its EBITDA to £1.7 million. Strategic expansions include new warehouses in Australia and Ireland, enhancing their global footprint. Fulfilmentcrowd aims for revenues exceeding £20 million in FY25, focusing on the health and wellbeing sector and further market diversification.

October 1, 2024  

Retail Times: “Try now, pay never” – wardrobing is a form of ‘refund fraud’, warns expert

Following the recent news that ASOS will start charging customers for returns as part of its updated fair use policy, research by fulfilmentcrowd – a global fulfilment provider, driven by technology, for high growth omni-channel brands – investigated the evolving expectations of shoppers regarding the returns process in eCommerce.