KarstadtQuelle AG has renewed and expanded a five-year contract worth over a total of 100million euros of revenues with TPG Post Parcel Service for B2C parcel delivery in the
Netherlands.From 2006 onwards, the TNT mail division unit will deliver several million parcels each year forvarious KarstadtQuelle AG subsidiaries, including Quelle Nederland BV, Neckermann Nederland BV andBonaparte. The contract covers a B2C home delivery service to consumers as well as returnshipments. TPG Post Parcel Service already undertakes parcel distribution and return services for anumber of KarstadtQuelle companies.
Harry Koorstra, member of the TNT Board of Management responsible for all Mail activities, said:“We are proud that KarstadtQuelle has chosen TNT as a network distribution partner for the nextfive years. KarstadtQuelle has established an impressive position in the home shopping business. Iam convinced that TPG Post Parcel Service will offer KarstadtQuelle customers the best quality andcomplete service.”
Gregor Blauermel, Manager Mail Order Logistics/Services at KarstadtQuelle AG, commented: “Following our positive experiences so far, we want to commit to a long-term partnership with TPGPost for distribution in the Netherlands.” Prior to signing the contract, the German-based companycarried out a monitoring pilot to thoroughly assess the services offered by TPG Post ParcelService. KarstadtQuelle selected TPG Post because of its quality of service and the jointdevelopment of home shopping products and services.
KarstadtQuelle AG is the largest department store group in Europe and a leader in the homeshopping sector.
