UK-based logistics provider XPO Logistics has been appointed as B&Q's home delivery partner in Ireland, with both companies working to enhance the home delivery experience for customers across Ireland by improving delivery times and track-and-trace communication, according to a report in HGV Ireland.

The partnership also supports B&Q's commitment to switching to alternative fuels. The agreement reinforces XPO Logistics' expertise in last-mile deliveries across Europe and the UK.

B&Q customer satisfaction measures in Ireland show that customers are already benefiting from reduced delivery lead times and forward order visibility, supported by XPO Logistics' proprietary technology, XPO Connect. This is helped by strong collaboration between B&Q store teams and XPO Logistics.

XPO Logistics has expanded its central hub in Dublin and is leveraging its home delivery network, which includes hubs in Cork and Athlone. This week also sees the introduction of the first electric home delivery vehicle into XPO Logistics' B&Q branded home delivery fleet in Ireland, supporting B&Q's commitment to reduce its impact on the environment.

Director of B&Q Ireland John Eason stated: "Our ambition at B&Q is to help make it easier for our customers to do their home improvement projects, and this includes offering a choice of fulfilment services so that they can get their products when and where they want them. With XPO Logistics on board, we're continuing the enhancement of our home delivery service for our customers in Ireland, giving them speedier and more reliable home delivery options."

Eason added: "It's also great to see this partnership advancing our commitment to reduce our impact on the environment with the launch of our first electric home delivery vehicle in Ireland this week.".

View full report of XPO Logistics' B&Q Ireland home delivery partnership and electric vehicle deployment.