ReorganisationWednesday 21st January 2026One major outlet so far
Asda reorganises
AsdaQuietConsumer & retailUK
Asda announced it will outsource online delivery operations for George.com to DHL, affecting approximately 1,200 staff across three depots in Northampton, Staffordshire and Tyne and Wear. Staff will transfer to DHL from January 2027 over one year as part of growth plans for George.com.
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- 21st Jan
BBC Major outlet
Asda announced it will outsource online delivery operations for George.com to DHL, affecting approximately 1,200 staff across three depots in Northampton, Staffordshire and Tyne and Wear. Staff will transfer to DHL from January 2027 over one year as part of growth plans for George.com.
- 6th Jun
Daily Express Trade pressRe-read, held
Asda confirmed 1,000 warehouse jobs at risk as George clothing online operations consolidate from three sites to single Derby warehouse operated by DHL with automated robots replacing human workers; 1,250 employees to transfer to DHL under TUPE.
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