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Fears for jobs at Asda depot
The Sentinel
|January 22, 2026
Union anger as private equity owners look to outsource George distribution to Derby
HUNDREDS of jobs in Newcastle have been put at risk under Asda's plans to outsource delivery for online orders of its George clothing brand.
The supermarket chain is looking to shift distribution for George.com to DHL from January 2027.
The move would mean work for the online clothing arm would switch from its depot in Lymedale, to DHL's site in Derby.
It would also affect depots in Brackmills, Northamptonshire, and Washington, Tyne and Wear, with 1,200 roles at risk across the three sites.
Asda said all staff impacted would be able to transfer to DHL under the proposals, adding its distribution sites would remain open and continue delivering to supermarkets for in-store George purchases.
This story is from the January 22, 2026 edition of The Sentinel.
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