GXO and Columbia Sportswear Company Launch 10-Year Strategic Logistics Relationship in Europe
GXO says a multi-year roadmap is designed to strengthen Columbia's European supply chain.
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Rhea-AI Summary
GXO Logistics (GXO) has launched a 10-year logistics relationship with Columbia Sportswear and now manages its European distribution center in Cambrai, France. The site is Columbia's primary distribution hub for continental Europe, supporting e-commerce fulfillment, retail replenishment and wholesale distribution. GXO will manage inbound logistics, storage, order fulfillment and outbound distribution.
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Rhea-AI gives every point it takes from this document a weight. Minor counts 1, Moderate 3 and Major 9, so one Major point outweighs several Minor ones. The bar adds up the weights on each side, and when neither side holds more than 65% of the total the balance reads Mixed.
It reads the document as published, with the same rules for every company, and it does not look at what the market expected or at how the stock traded, so a point can be objectively good on a day the stock falls.
Rhea-AI Sentiment measures something else, the tone of the wording.
Positive
- Moderate point10-year relationship establishes a long-term logistics commitment with Columbia Sportswear.
- Minor pointCambrai distribution center is now managed by GXO for Columbia's European operations.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- Relationship term
- 10 years
- Strategic logistics relationship in Europe
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Strategic partnership delivers operational continuity today and a multi-year plan to strengthen Columbia Sportswear's European supply chain
PARIS, France, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced the launch of a new 10-year strategic relationship with Columbia Sportswear Company, a global leader in outdoor, active and lifestyle products. GXO is now managing Columbia's European distribution center in Cambrai, France.
“We are proud to serve Columbia Sportswear in Europe,” said Vincent Ricci, Managing Director, GXO France. “Our team has delivered a seamless transition of this critical distribution operation, and together we have established a multi-year roadmap that is designed to enhance agility and strengthen Columbia Sportswear’s supply chain across the region.”
Matthieu Schegg, SVP & GM for EMEA, Columbia Sportswear, said: “At Columbia Sportswear, we partner with world‑class experts like GXO, as we advance our distribution and logistics transformation, leveraging their capabilities to strengthen our supply chain in Europe and deliver consistent multi‑channel service for our customers.”
Supporting Columbia's European operations
The distribution center operated by GXO is located in Cambrai, Northern France, and is Columbia Sportswear's primary distribution hub for continental Europe, supporting e-commerce fulfillment, retail replenishment and wholesale distribution. From this strategic location, GXO will manage inbound logistics, storage, order fulfillment and outbound distribution activities serving multiple European markets.
The transition was prepared jointly by Columbia Sportswear and GXO with a focus on operational continuity, employee integration and maintaining uninterrupted service for customers.
GXO in France
GXO has been helping customers in France optimize their logistics for several decades and operates over 60 warehouses throughout the country. Currently ranked the #2 logistics service provider in France by Supply Chain Magazine, GXO manages logistics for customers in a variety of sectors, including ecommerce, retail, FMCG and technology. In France, GXO employs nearly 8,500 team members.
About Columbia Sportswear Company
Columbia Sportswear Company connects active people with their passions and is a global multi-brand leading innovator in outdoor, active and lifestyle products including apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, the Company's brands are sold in 122 countries. In addition to the Columbia® brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hard Wear®, SOREL® and prAna® brands. To learn more, please visit the Company's websites at www.columbia.com, www.mountainhardwear.com, www.sorel.com, and www.prana.com.
About GXO Logistics
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider and is positioned to capitalize on the rapid growth of ecommerce, automation and outsourcing. GXO has more than 150,000 team members across more than 1,000 facilities totaling more than 200 million square feet. The company serves the world’s leading blue-chip companies to solve complex logistics challenges with technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions, at scale and with speed. GXO corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Connecticut. Visit GXO.com for more information and connect with GXO on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Media contacts
Claudia Roux
+33 (0)6 28 45 59 72
claudia.roux@gxo.com
Matthew Schmidt
+1 203-307-2809
matt.schmidt@gxo.com
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