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Asda Outsources George Delivery to DHL, 1,200 Jobs at Risk

1/20/2026

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Asda will outsource delivery operations for its George clothing brand to DHL (the logistics company), affecting about 1,200 employees.
The transition will start in January 2027, relocating logistics from Asda depots to DHL's facility in Derby.
Under TUPE regulations, affected employees can transfer to DHL while preserving pay and benefits.
The GMB union criticized the move as risking jobs and hinting at a company breakup, a claim Allan Leighton (Executive Chairman, Asda) denied.

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Asda will outsource delivery operations for its George clothing brand to DHL (the logistics company), affecting about 1,200 employees.
The transition will start in January 2027, relocating logistics from Asda depots to DHL's facility in Derby.
Under TUPE regulations, affected employees can transfer to DHL while preserving pay and benefits.
The GMB union criticized the move as risking jobs and hinting at a company breakup, a claim Allan Leighton (Executive Chairman, Asda) denied.