Asda has put around 1,200 jobs at risk as part of proposals to outsource delivery for online orders of its George clothing brand.
The supermarket plans to move its distribution for George.com to DHL from January 2027.
Asda currently runs the online arm for its George brand from depots in Lymedale, Staffordshire, Brackmills, Northamptonshire, and Washington, Tyne and Wear.
The proposals would see it move operations to the DHL site in Derby. Asda said all staff impacted would be able to transfer to DHL, while its distribution sites would remain open for in-store George purchases.
Staff who work in distribution for other parts of the business at those sites will remain unaffected.
David Lepley, Asda’s chief supply chain officer, said: “This proposal supports the continued growth of our George.com business as we seek to achieve our ambition for George to become the UK’s largest clothing retailer by volume.
“The proposed change would begin in January 2027 and be completed later that year. Any colleagues who transfer will do so under TUPE regulations, which protect their existing pay, pension and length of service.”
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