PRESS RELEASE 6Th January 2009

iFORCE WINS SAINSBURY'S E-FULFILMENT

iForce, one of the UK's leading multi-channel logistics specialist has signed a new contract with Sainsbury's to provide e-fulfilment services for its new non-food operation.

The operation will be based at Sainsbury's depot in Corby. iForce will now work closely with Sainsbury's in developing their plans for the site which will be operational later this year.

Mike Sturt, Logistics Director – General Merchandise and Clothing at Sainsbury's commented: "We are very pleased to appoint iForce to operate our e-fulfilment centre in Corby. Their experience in this field will help us in developing an effective and efficient e-fulfilment operation that is fully customer focused.''

Commenting on the new contract, Mark Hewitt, CEO of iForce said: "This is a very significant contract for iForce and we are delighted to be partners with Sainsbury's and to assist them in the launch of the new non-food offering to their customers. Moreover, at a time when the economic environment is so challenging, we are pleased to be able to bring new jobs, both full time and seasonal, to the Corby area over the coming years."

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Editor's Notes:

Sainsbury's – a chain of 509 supermarkets is part of Sainsbury plc, which also includes Sainsbury's Bank. Having opened its first store in 1869 Sainsbury's Supermarkets is the longest standing major food retailing chain and today offers a broad range of products. A large Sainsbury's store offers around 30,000 products and an increasing number of non-food products. 165 stores also operate an internet-based delivery shopping service.

For more information visit: http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk

iForce is the UK's leading e-fulfilment and returns processing business, offering end-to-end solutions to their clients' business challenges. Founded in 1998, iForce has pioneered the development of traditional fulfilment skills, processes and technologies for the e-commerce world. iForce's other services include strategic planning & consultancy for e-retailers, e-analysis, stock management, customer service and logistics. iForce has approximately 400 staff and over 1.0 million square feet of warehouse space in six UK locations serving the UK and Continental Europe. Clients today include: John Lewis Direct, House of Fraser, Boots.com, Fortnum & Mason, Waitrose Wine Direct and Great Little Trading Company for e-fulfilment. Tesco, Tesco Direct, Screwfix, BHS and House of Fraser for Returns Processing. Green King and Bentley for Direct Marketing. iForce Media Contacts:
Ross Matthews or Lloyd Arkill
Arkill Matthews Ltd
Tel: 01923 770 455
Mob: 07711 347 701 or 07903 809127
Email: info@am–pr.net Company Contact:
Mark Hewitt, Chief Executive Officer – iForce
Tel: 020 8957 5093 Email: mhewitt@iforcegroup.com