TNT Express has been announced as one of two transport providers to have won a contract to deliver a first class pan European delivery service to customers of Yankee Candle® (Europe), manufacturer of the world’s best loved candle.
Delivery, reliability and speed are paramount to Yankee Candle’s success and therefore streamlining the service to new suppliers TNT Express and Palletways, each a specialist in their respective fields, has been identified as a significant progression for Yankee Candle.
John Fontana, President of Yankee Candle comments: “Having all consignments managed with the capacity to track and trace all shipments across Europe, from collection to delivery, was our principle consideration. TNT Express’ service offering is a perfect fit for us to ensure our customer delivery and reliability is first class.”
TNT Express, as the UK’s leading express business delivery operator, is responsible for non pallet deliveries for the UK, Ireland and into Europe, servicing the thousands of Yankee Candle retailers with a fast, efficient service.
The company will ensure delivery of stock direct to retailers through its network of more than 70 depots and hubs, with 3,500 vehicles covering the UK network and the company’s wider 68,000 vehicle fleet internationally. As a leading specialist in delivering to retail sectors on the UK high street, TNT Express is a natural partnership for the Yankee Candle brand.
Alistair Cochrane, Managing Director of TNT Express UK, said: “We are delighted to be adding Yankee Candle to the ever growing list of UK retail businesses who rely on TNT Express to ensure they can maximise the speed with which they can respond to customer demand and get product to exactly when it is needed on the high street.”