Sport Fulfilment: Sporting Goods Services

Whistl's Sporting Goods Fulfilment: Handling the Whole Lineup from Apparel, Equipment, to Supplements

• Bespoke fulfilment for large, heavy and odd-sized items: We know that sporting goods come in all shapes and sizes, from dumbbells to bikes. We fulfil oddly shaped items with care and precision, bespoke to the requirements of your products and your brand.
• Efficient and effective activewear management: Whistl is an expert in inventory management for fashion fulfilment, which encompasses all types of activewear, including trainers, gym leggings, swimwear, and more. With optimal storage and seamless return management, Whistl fulfilment efficiently handles unwanted products.
•  Avoid waste with refurbishment after returns: It’s common for customers to return activewear purchased online. We can manage your returns and any refurbishments, including steaming, ironing, folding, tagging, and re-bagging garments according to your guidelines, ensuring they are presentable and not a wasted piece of stock.
• Improve picking and packing accuracy: Customers expect to receive the right product in the right size and colour. Rest assured that Whistl’s modular pick bins and 99.5% picking accuracy will keep your customers happy and your brand reputation strong.
• Protect your items and your costs: When it comes to fulfilling sporting goods, secure packaging is essential. If a heavy or expensive item, such as weights or machinery, is not packed safely and securely and arrives damaged, this can be costly. Not only will it impact your finances, but it will also hurt your customer relationship and brand reputation. At Whistl, we are experienced in packaging this type of equipment most robustly and managing parcel deliveries for safe transit.
• Meet market demand all year long: Keeping up with the growing health and fitness market is essential for the success of your business. Whistl has the expertise, staff and resources to meet market demand, even at peak times. Whether it’s the pre-Christmas rush, the ‘New Year, New Me’ January, or when the warmer summer weather comes around, Whistl is here to support you.
• Expand your reach: When you outsource sporting goods fulfilment services with Whistl, we can help you reach new markets with international fulfilment support and cross-border delivery management.
• Improve cost-efficiency with cross-docking: Whistl’s tailored cross-docking fulfilment solutions will provide cost savings and quicker customer deliveries for fast-moving sports product sites.

Rapid UK Despatch & Global Reach with International Parcel Delivery

• Multi-Carrier Integration for Optimal Delivery: Offer your customers the best shipping options. We provide access to a network of leading UK and international couriers, ensuring optimal service and cost for every delivery.
• Flexible Shipping Options to Meet Every Need: Cater to all your customers' delivery preferences.
• Advanced Tracking & Notifications for Customer Confidence: Keep your customers informed and happy. Benefit from automated customer updates, branded tracking pages, and proactive delivery issue resolution, providing transparency and peace of mind.
• Cost-Effective Distribution to Protect Your Margins: Save on every shipment. Our negotiated shipping rates and intelligent routing minimise your delivery expenses, directly benefiting your profitability.
• Cross-Border Expertise: With a team of cross-border experts, we offer consultative support for inbound shipping needs, including options to reduce freight and container costs.

Sustainable Logistics for Sports Merchandise

When you outsource your sports fulfilment to Whistl, you gain not just efficiency but also leverage our dedication to sustainable practices, significantly lowering your ecological footprint and aligning with the growing demand for greener businesses. Some of our commitments include:

• Reduced Carbon Footprint through Optimised Logistics: Our investment in greener fleets and energy-efficient practices throughout our multi-site warehouse.
• Waste Reduction Beyond Packaging: While packaging is a significant component of waste, we also focus our efforts on broader waste reduction strategies, including robust recycling programs for all materials used, streamlining processes to minimise operational waste, and refurbishment solutions to maximise the return of items for resale.
• Expertise and Innovation in Sustainability: With credentials that began in delivery and logistics, we continue to invest in solutions that drive innovation across our processes, providing more efficient solutions for our customers and the future.
• Enhanced Brand Reputation and Consumer Trust: Consumers are increasingly conscious of a brand's social and environmental impact. By actively working with a socially responsible fulfilment partner, such as Whistl, retailers can strengthen their brand image and build greater trust and loyalty with their customer base.