Company Overview - GXO is a global contract logistics company [1] - The company's stock has declined by 24% over the past year and is down 30% from its 2024 peak [1] Analyst Background - The analyst focuses on foreign stocks, particularly within the Nordic market, analyzing companies across various industries [1] - The analyst also writes about growth stocks in the US market, providing in-depth research on companies with high potential for long-term expansion [1] - The goal is to uncover undervalued opportunities and explore unique business models [1]

Company Overview - GXO Logistics is the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, benefiting from the rapid growth of ecommerce, automation, and outsourcing [4] - The company operates over 970 facilities totaling approximately 200 million square feet and employs more than 130,000 team members [4] - GXO partners with leading blue-chip companies to provide technologically advanced supply chain and ecommerce solutions [4] Partnership Details - GXO has partnered with The Perfume Shop, the UK's largest specialist fragrance retailer, to provide weekly high street deliveries to more than 200 stores [1][7] - The partnership utilizes GXO's shared transport network to reduce environmental impact, urban congestion, and transportation costs [1][7] Operational Efficiency - GXO's shared transport fleet combines deliveries for multiple retailers, reducing the number of vehicles in busy city centers [2] - On average, GXO operates vehicles with deliveries from five different customers, stopping at 8 to 10 locations per journey, making them more efficient than dedicated delivery services [2] - Shared transport solutions can save retailers 5kg of CO2 per liter compared to dedicated transport solutions [2] Environmental and Urban Impact - The shared transport network helps reduce urban congestion, which is increasingly important as cities implement policies to limit vehicle emissions [3] - The Perfume Shop has improved its environmental impact while maintaining excellent customer experience through this partnership [2] Strategic Benefits - The partnership allows The Perfume Shop to avoid empty space in vehicles, keeping operations efficient and cost-effective [2] - Retailers can focus on providing the best consumer experience, knowing stock will be delivered efficiently and sustainably [2]

Omnichannel services to foster strong growth and international expansion GXO’s expertise in returns management reinforces efficiency and sustainability TREZZO SULL’ADDA, Italy, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has signed a long-term partnership with Calliope, a lifestyle brand of the Italian fashion franchise Teddy Group. The contract includes warehouse management, e-fullfilment, returns man ...

It's been an excellent year for the market, with the S&P 500 up nearly 27% on the year at the time of writing. Unfortunately, it hasn't been such a great year for investors in copper miner Freeport-McMoRan (FCX -1.16%) (up 1% on the year), contract logistics company GXO Logistics (GXO -0.72%) (down 19%), and advanced composites manufacturer Hexcel (HXL -0.22%) (down 14%).However, in each case, the underperformance comes down to temporary factors that should be resolved by 2025, and there's significant poten ...

Strategic collaboration to enhance product availability and speed up flows and customer deliveries PARIS, France, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has announced that it has signed a contract with SAMSE Group, the second-largest French distributor of building materials and tools. This partnership is part of the SAMSE Group's strategy to optimize its supply chain. GXO will manage the Group's omnichannel logistics, fro ...

Shares of GXO Logistics (GXO -2.56%) were heading lower after the company said that CEO Malcolm Wilson would retire next year. The decline in the stock seemed to be less of a reflection on Wilson, and more based on reports that GXO won't be sold, as reports in October had indicated that the company was fielding multiple takeover offers.As a result, the stock was down 18.2% for the week as of Thursday at 12:50 p.m. ET, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. What's behind the retirement?In a p ...

GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) today announced that Malcolm Wilson, chief executive officer, has informed the board of directors that he plans to retire in 2025. He will continue to lead the company during the executive search process for his successor. Brad Jacobs, chairman of the GXO Board of Directors, said, “Malcolm’s countless contributions to GXO and its legacy parent XPO span nearly a decade. Under his leadership, GXO has added more than $3 billion ...

These great stocks have what it takes to bounce back and deliver wins for investors.With just over a month to go in 2024, it's fair to say that it's been a good year for stocks. The S&P 500 index's level has risen 26% across the stretch, and the more growth-oriented Nasdaq Composite index has rocketed 42% higher.While a powerful bull market is in swing and some companies are rocketing to new highs, there are still high-quality growth stocks out there that are trading far below previous valuation peaks. With ...

Successful partnership extended beyond retail to include ecommerce and returns WARSAW, Poland, Nov. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, and OBI, a leading brand in the European DIY market, today announced their partnership renewal which will extend beyond retail to include ecommerce and returns, at an onsite celebration of the partnership’s fifth anniversary. The partnership began in 2019 and initially focused on delivering ...

It makes sense to try and get ahead of the crowd, and that's why stocks like GXO Logistics (GXO -1.75%) and Honeywell (HON -0.09%) should be high on investors' lists of stocks to look at. Both companies look set to benefit from a pickup in growth in e-commerce spending that will encourage capital spending in the future.Here's why these two stocks could be great additions to a portfolio.The e-commerce cycle is turningIn truth, the growth in e-commerce spending has never really gone away. Still, the cadence o ...