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Claes Retail Group, the Belgian fashion group behind JBC, CKS Fashion & Mayerline Brussels, has decided to outsource its logistics to Active Ants, becoming Paxon. Operations will gradually move to a new distribution centre in Beringen, Belgium. By choosing a specialised 3PL partner, Claes Retail Group strengthens its logistics model to support speed, scalability and future growth. “As the retail landscape evolves rapidly, logistics expertise and speed have become essential,” says Bart Claes, CEO of Claes Retail Group. For Dr. Rainer Kiefer, CEO 3PL Europe & Staci Americas at Bnode, the partnership builds “on the existing collaboration and provides a tailor-made, end-to-end logistics solution, allowing the retailer to focus on its core activities.” 👉 Read the full press release for more details: [EN] https://lnkd.in/eCnYBFb8 [FR] https://lnkd.in/eYf3DRgF [NL] https://lnkd.in/exTmcRbP #Paxon #Ecommerce #Logistics #Fulfilment #ActiveAnts

We’ll be at DELIVER 2026 next week and looking forward to some great conversations with retailers, brands and ecommerce leaders. For us, events like this are about more than simply attending. They are an opportunity to understand the challenges brands are navigating right now, from rising customer expectations and tighter margins to faster delivery demands and increasingly complex omnichannel operations. As we move towards Paxon, we are bringing together the strengths of Staci, Active Ants and Radial to help brands build more agile, scalable and connected fulfilment operations. If you are attending DELIVER, come and speak with the team about ecommerce fulfilment, automation, retail logistics and scalable supply chain solutions. Andrew Scanlon, David Fowler and Anthony Heath 📍 Stand E34 #DELIVER2026 #SupplyChain #Fulfilment #Logistics #Ecommerce #3PL #Automation #RetailLogistics #Omnichannel #BecomingPaxon

We're excited to welcome this strong addition to our leadership team as we transition into Paxon. 🚀

Delighted to welcome SCALA Consulting and some of their members to our Active Ants site in Northampton. It was fantastic to showcase how automation, operational agility and scalable ecommerce fulfilment are supporting growing brands across the UK. Thank you to everyone who visited us today and thank you to Alison Hobson for organising the trip. #Fulfilment #Ecommerce #Logistics #Automation #SupplyChain #ActiveAnts #WarehouseAutomation

Andries is currently Sales Director Belgium, leading commercial growth across multiple logistics activities within Paxon. His role builds on nearly a decade of experience at Staci BELGIUM, where he started as New Business Development Manager. He has combined  the customer acquisition with responsibility for existing client relationships, supported by teams of Business Development Managers and Key Account Managers. As Staci, Active Ants and Radial Europe move toward becoming Paxon, his scope has expanded further. It now covers a wider range of customer profiles, including ecommerce and B2B. In practice, Andries helps customers turn logistics challenges into efficient, scalable solutions by aligning commercial needs with operational reality. He is currently involved in several concrete new business launches across Belgian sites such as Boom, Willebroek and Beveren. These projects include both ecommerce fulfilment and more specialised logistics activities, such as handling promotional materials and store equipment for retailers and brands. Outside of work, Andries enjoys football and stays active with some running and fitness. His guilty pleasures include chocolate, biscuits and a good glass of beer. #peopleofbnode #commercialexcellence #thisisbnode

🔍 Wij zoeken een Interim Operations Manager voor onze site in Groningen (NL)! Voor onze locatie in Groningen zijn we op zoek naar een gedreven Interim Operations Manager die ons team de komende 3 maanden komt versterken. In deze tijdelijke rol ben je verantwoordelijk voor het aansturen van de dagelijkse operatie en het ondersteunen van onze services. 👉 Wat we zoeken: - Aantoonbare ervaring als Operations Manager binnen 3PL - Sterke achtergrond in multi-customer logistieke omgevingen - Iemand die snel kan schakelen, structuur brengt en teams mee krijgt - Direct beschikbaar voor een opdracht van 3 maanden Ben of ken jij de interim professional die impact maakt vanaf dag één? 💬 Stuur me gerust een bericht of deel deze post binnen je netwerk! #interim #operationsmanager #3PL #logistics #vacature #groningen #supplychain

Excessive packaging shows up in customer reviews. And not positively. "Way too much packaging for such a small item." "Environmentally irresponsible." "Took forever to unpack." These reviews don't just criticise packaging. They damage overall brand perception. At Active Ants, our automated systems select box sizes based on actual product dimensions. Right-sized protection using minimal material. For operations managers, packaging efficiency affects shipping costs, customer satisfaction, environmental impact, and brand perception. Right-sized packaging isn't just eco-friendly. It's operational efficiency that customers notice. Optimise your packaging: https://lnkd.in/dHUQZ9hJ #SustainablePackaging #EcommerceFulfilment #CustomerExperience

International Women’s Day may have been yesterday, but recognising and supporting the incredible women who shape our teams and industry continues every day. Across organisations and industries, women drive innovation, collaboration, and growth. Their perspectives, expertise, and dedication play a vital role in building stronger businesses and more inclusive workplaces. Let’s continue celebrating their contributions and creating environments where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #WomenInBusiness #Inclusion #LeadershipLeadership #Activeants #bnode

10 million parcels. One advanced fulfilment hub. Our Northampton warehouse isn’t just big, it’s built for scale: 🔹 252,000 sq ft of fulfilment space 🔹 Handling up to 10 million parcels annually at full capacity 🔹 400+ robots working alongside 250 team members 🔹 Designed to support growing brands across the UK and Europe For retailers ready to grow, we’re ready to deliver. See how our capacity powers your success: https://lnkd.in/ei9wy84J #ActiveAnts #UKLogistics #ScalableFulfilment #EcommerceSolutions

French e-commerce reached €196.4 B in 2025 and is rapidly approaching the €200 B milestone. More online sales mean: 📦 More orders. 📬 More parcels. ⚙️ More operational complexity. As volumes rise, peak pressure intensifies, return flows increase and cross-border fulfillment becomes more demanding. Sustainable e-commerce growth requires fulfillment infrastructure that can scale with demand, especially in a market this size! With Active Ants and our partners Staci and Radial Europe brands benefit from a network of 33 logistics sites in France, part of a global +90-location footprint. 📈 Expanding into France? 📦 Seeing volume growth? ⚙️ Not sure your current setup can handle the next peak? Let’s talk about building a fulfillment strategy that scales with your ambition. #ecommercegrowth #crossborder #automation #fulfillment #France