Family clothing retailer to move distribution to Christchurch
04 Feb '08
3 min read
"The prospect of moving base operations from Westport after generations of close involvement with the Dellaca family, the founders of Postie+, and the Westport community was something that had to be carefully considered," said Mr van Rij.
"If it was a question of the heart making the decision, we would not be moving. The staff in Westport have been marvellous in their loyal support of the business over many years, but of recent times, they too have wanted certainty and finality to the review." The company noted that wherever possible staff would be able to relocate to Christchurch, and the company's Human Resources team will be working with local organisations to minimise the impact on staff.
The chief executive of PPGL, Mr Ron Boskell, said a recent petition arranged by the National Distribution Union and supported by Development West Coast and the Buller District Council in an attempt to keep Postie+ distribution operations in Westport showed great support from the local community with approximately 1500 signatures.
"The company acknowledges the support of the town for retention of the distribution activity and is grateful for the efforts of Buller District Council, Development West Coast and the NDU in researching options that would have seen the Westport location retained, but the cost differential and other benefits were too great to overcome.
"The Christchurch operation for Schooltex commenced in October 2007 and after commissioning is now functioning very well," he added.
Mr Boskell said, "The fluctuating profit performance of PPGL has caused us to re-examine all areas to assist bottom line growth for the company and our shareholders. This decision along with others will see savings that will enable PPGL to return better results."
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