Patagonia client story bleckmann

Patagonia

Recognised as a global leader in fashion sustainability, Patagonia has redefined the role a brand can play in shifting attitudes to circularity. Through its end-to-end approach to reducing the environmental impact of its activities – reflected in its 1% for the Planet commitment – it has proven throughout its 50-plus-year history that consuming less but better can achieve an undeniable cultural impact while minimising its carbon footprint. 

Industry 

Fashion and lifestyle  

Solution offered 

End-to-end transportation and fulfilment 

Customer since 

2020 

Service location 

Netherlands and United Kingdom 

Customer challenge

Customer challenge

With an expanding customer base across Europe, Patagonia was looking for a scalable logistics solution that could support its 2030 growth goals. This would mean a laser-focus on both efficiency and service quality, enabling this globally renowned brand to maintain its high customer experience standards across all channels. It required a partner that could meet its complex challenges with tailored solutions – including demanding peak management and specialist value-added services and circular capabilities.
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Bleckmann’s approach

Streamlined service, built to handle scale 

With a dedicated fulfilment centre in Roosendaal, the Netherlands, and a second in Lutterworth, the UK, we provide a consolidated fulfilment platform for all Patagonia’s European orders. The tone for the partnership was set early, with onboarding lasting only four days, with no service disruption. From there, the commitment to streamlined service excellence delivered improvements to the warehousing environment and distribution network. Through warehousing layout improvements, demand forecasting and advanced automation, we’ve reduced shipping times and helped to flatten seasonal peaks. 

Circularity at the core 

Circular solutions are another area where we have added tangible value. Enabled by The Renewal Workshop, Bleckmann’s in-house team of circular fashion experts, Patagonia operates a product Rescue programme, restoring damaged returns through repairs and professional cleaning, including ozone treatment. Available across the EU, this service is able to return 75% of processed items to Grade A quality, helping extend product lifetimes while mitigating the financial costs of unsaleable stock. With our pan-European scale and circular focus, we’re supporting the brand in reaching its 2030 targets. 

Solutions implemented

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Dual-hub omnichannel fulfilment 

With warehouses in the Netherlands and the UK, Patagonia can efficiently fulfil all European orders, maintaining high service quality during market expansion and peak periods. 

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Outsourced customs management

Tailored customs solutions powered by our in-house experts remove cross-border administrative complexity, keeping goods moving smoothly across the UK and EU. 

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AutoStore automated storage

High-density automated storage and retrieval systems support fast, accurate order picking at scale; essential for handling peak volumes while maintaining service quality. 

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Rescue for damaged returns

Through the Renewal Workshop, damaged returns are professionally repaired and cleaned, with 75% restored to Grade A quality, ready to be returned to stock immediately. 

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Local Hero last-mile network

With an extensive carrier network covering all the European markets that Patagonia serves, we ensure the brand benefits from the best rates and the most suitable carrier options. 

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