DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading contract logistics provider, and Pepco, fast-growing pan-European discount variety retailer, are expanding their long-standing collaboration to further strengthen Pepco’s distribution operations across Europe. The extended partnership focuses on reliable product availability, faster delivery times, and enhanced network performance for Pepco’s growing store network.
Building on successful collaborations at Pepco’s distribution centers in Sosnowiec, Poland and Spain, Pepco has entrusted DHL Supply Chain with the operational management of five strategic distribution hubs across Europe. In Central and Eastern Europe sites include Sosnowiec and Rawa Mazowiecka (Poland), Gyal (Hungary) and Bucharest (Romania).
DHL Supply Chain has just taken over the operational management of Pepco’s distribution center in Bucharest, Romania, marking the division’s entry into the Romanian market. Romania is one of the strategic growth markets for DHL Group, and the move reflects a growing demand for more advanced, integrated supply chain services in the country. While DHL has long been present in Romania through its Express and Global Forwarding divisions, the expansion into contract logistics now enables the Group to offer end‑to‑end supply chain solutions in this dynamic and fast‑growing market.
At Pepco’s distribution center in Bucharest, DHL Supply Chain provides comprehensive end-to-end logistics services, including warehousing, inbound and outbound picking, loading, and value-added services distributing Pepco products to stores across Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece.
Pepco and DHL Supply Chain have worked together since 2019, beginning with the Sosnowiec facility in Poland. The partnership has since expanded to Spain in 2024, followed by successful transitions at Rawa Mazowiecka (Poland) in September 2025, Gyal (Hungary) in January 2026 and Bucharest (Romania) in April 2026.
As part of the partnership expansion, the existing workforces at the newly added locations will join DHL Supply Chain, ensuring stability for employees and uninterrupted service levels for Pepco’s stores across Europe.
With five distribution centers under management and a footprint spanning multiple Central and Eastern European markets, the collaboration represents one of the largest multi-site retail contract logistics partnerships in the region in recent years.
“The strength of Pepco’s supply chain comes from its resilience and interconnected European network. We are proud to manage five of Pepco’s distribution centers across the region, enabling them to respond swiftly to consumer demand and navigate unforeseen disruptions—ensuring reliable delivery to retail stores even when conditions change. With Bucharest joining our DHL Supply Chain network, we also strengthen our presence in Romania, further advancing our strategy to create natural access points for businesses seeking multi‑market supply chain solutions. Romania is a central node within global supply chains, and together, we are building the logistics infrastructure to support that growth,” says Rainer Haag, CEO Europe, DHL Supply Chain.
“As Pepco continues to grow, the resilience and reliability of our distribution network become a strategic advantage,” said Javier Rubio, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Director at Pepco. “Expanding our partnership with DHL Supply Chain supports a more standardized operating model across Europe and strengthens our ability to scale, improve productivity and protect service levels for stores. Importantly, this transition has been carefully designed to ensure continuity for our teams and a smooth handover of operations.”
“DHL has been a long-term partner for Pepco and I am pleased that we were able to expand our existing partnership to a much more integrated setup. This partnership will enable Pepco Group to pursue its strategic targets of accelerated growth at the desired levels of effectiveness and efficiency. We are looking forward to a successful long-term partnership” said Stephan Borchert, CEO of Pepco Group.
“We are honored to deepen our relationship with Pepco and to take on additional responsibilities within their supply chain across Central Europe,” says Filip Budík, CEO Central and Eastern Europe at DHL Supply Chain. “This expansion is a strong vote of confidence in the quality of our services and the dedication of our teams. Long‑term partnerships like this are built on trust, transparency, and shared goals – and we’re proud to continue delivering on all three. I am confident that our expanded cooperation will not only enhance operational efficiency but also elevate the customer experience for Pepco shoppers across Europe.”