Why Lesters is a Leading Logistics Company in Staffordshire
When searching for logistics services in Staffordshire, most businesses are not just looking for storage space or transport. They are looking for a logistics partner that understands their products, their customers and the pace at which their business needs to move. Based in Staffordshire, Lesters Logistics supports growing UK businesses with flexible, scalable logistics solutions that go far beyond simple warehousing. In this guide, we’ll cover: What […]
Post‑Peak Returns & Reverse Logistics – What’s Shifting in Early 2026
For many retailers and e-commerce brands, December feels like the hardest part of the year. Orders spike, warehouses are busy, and delivery networks are stretched. But once the Christmas rush ends, a second challenge begins. January is when returns arrive in volume. Not all at once, not immediately, but in a concentrated wave that can quickly […]
Meet the director of Lesters: Reiss Newport
https://youtu.be/j_h4HKoD3Nk If you have spoken to Lesters Logistics about a new project, chances are you have already met Reiss Newport. As Director, Reiss is the person who joins the dots between operations, technology, commercial strategy and customer experience. His days are varied, his goals are clear, and his focus is simple to describe but hard to execute […]
Logistics trends to watch out for in 2026
2026 will be the year that logistics teams that are fast, data-led and disciplined on cost will get rewarded. Customers want their orders sooner and with better tracking. Retailers and manufacturers are outsourcing more work to 3PL partners. Compliance, fuel and labour costs are still rising. At the same time, sustainability expectations are tightening, and damage rates are under sharper scrutiny. In this guide to 2026 Logistics trends we’ll explain, what’s changing, […]
Peak demand for Christmas: companies that need extra storage
The run-up to Christmas is the most intense period of the year for supply chains in the UK. Demand rises quickly, product ranges expand, and inbound shipments arrive earlier and in greater volumes than usual. Even well run operations reach the limits of their racking and floor space, which is why many brands plan overflow […]
Black Friday Returns: How to Recycle and Recover Value
Black Friday may be finished, but its impact is only just beginning. For many businesses, December is the moment when the returns truly start to arrive. That spike continues through Christmas and reaches its highest point in early January as customers send back unwanted gifts, incorrect items, or products damaged in transit. Managing this surge […]
Speed, Accuracy, Satisfaction: The Pick & Pack Trifecta Explained
In the run up to Black Friday, during a sudden product surge, or through a quieter month, smart companies acknowledge that volumes change, and the supply chain must change with them. At Lesters Logistics, we work with businesses of every size. The same lesson comes up time and again. Real success is not about last-minute reactions, it is about planning […]
Out with the Old, In with the Green: Responsible Waste Disposal for Businesses
Clearing space should not mean sending everything to the landfill. If your operation needs to move on redundant stock, end of life products or damaged returns, there is a smarter way to do it. Responsible waste disposal keeps you compliant, protects your brand and recovers value where possible, while freeing the space you need for growth. At Lesters Logistics, our environmental disposal […]
Planning for the Peaks (and the Lulls): Logistics Lessons From the Front Line
If there is one trait that separates a good logistics operation from a great one, it is the ability to flex. Demand is never constant. In the run up to Black Friday, during a viral product launch or across seasonal slowdowns, smart businesses accept that their supply chain should adapt as demand shifts. At Lesters […]
The Hidden Power of 3PL: Why Outsourcing Logistics Can Supercharge Growth
Ask most growing businesses what is holding them back and the answers usually centre on time, space and people. What often goes unmentioned, until problems start to arise, is logistics. When that operation falls behind, everything else slows down. This is where third party logistics changes the picture. At Lesters Logistics, we help ambitious brands […]