Jun 10, 2025

Greenwich, Connecticut-based GXO acquired PFS in 2023 for $181 million , saying the move to buy the Texas-based third party logistics provider (3PL) added expertise in direct-to-consumer e-commerce fulfilment for premium brands. It has now merged that platform with GXO Direct , its own fulfilment platform for growing brands. According to the company, the enhanced GXO Direct U.S. product offers: direct to consumer fulfilment; multi-tenant warehousing; business-to-business and retail; short-term storage & distribution; value-added services; transportation; and commerce services. “One of the biggest challenges businesses face as they grow is finding a partner that can address their needs across the entire logistics value chain,” Jorge Guanter, President of Americas and Asia Pacific for GXO, said in a release. “With our expertise, scale and breadth of services, we believe there is meaningful opportunity to be the go-to, long-term partner for high growth, mid-size brands today and their dedicated, enterprise solutions provider as they scale and grow.” Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Stord said it has added 21 new fulfillment centers to its network, including 2.5 million square feet of DC space and an end-to-end platform of warehouse management system (WMS), order managed system (OMS), and customer experience (CX) software. According to Atlanta-based Stord, those new assets complement its existing 11-node North American footprint, making it one of the largest fulfillment networks in volume and reach. F ounded in 2018 as a UPS subsidiary, Ware2Go specializes in asset-light, direct to consumer (D2C) and business to business (B2B) fulfillment across an array of industries, including ready-to-drink beverages, skin care, supplements, and electronics. The company’s service offerings include direct-to-consumer shipping, seller fulfilled prime (SFP), and retail compliant B2B shipments. Stord said it made the move as more e-commerce brands seek to establish greater operational capabilities in the United States, and need fast, cost-effective fulfillment. “We are in a unique period for e-commerce and retail as brands struggle to manage through shifting global trade policies. Even with macro uncertainty, e-commerce end consumers still expect rapid delivery, perfect order accuracy, easy returns, and more,” Sean Henry, CEO and co-founder of Stord, said in a release. “This acquisition of Ware2Go is a strategic investment that expands our U.S. domestic footprint and capabilities while strengthening our partnership with UPS. This partnership will allow us to deploy our technology across the Ware2Go network, enhance offerings for our joint customers, and combine our scale to be one of the largest fulfillment networks in North America.” The buyout follows DHL Supply Chain’s January purchase of Inmar’s reverse logistics business, which made it the largest returns processing provider in North America. Now, this latest acquisition adds over 1.3 million square feet of multi-customer warehouse and distribution space at IDS' facilities in Indianapolis, Indiana, Salt Lake City, Utah, Atlanta, Geogia, and Plainfield, Indiana. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but DHL said it will continue to operate all IDS facilities under existing local leaders. DHL said it made the move as more multi-national organizations are seeking to establish fulfillment capabilities in North America. “E-Commerce has been a growth driver for DHL in recent years and is an important focus in our Strategy 2030 agenda,” Patrick Kelleher, CEO of DHL Supply Chain North America, said in a release. “The acquisition of IDS Fulfillment not only expands our operational footprint but also ensures small and midsized companies have access to our state-of-the-art logistics solutions designed for their specific requirements.” DHL's Strategy 2030, titled "Accelerate Sustainable Growth," focuses on achieving a 50% revenue increase by 2030 while also embedding sustainability as a core pillar of its operations. Keep ReadingShow less