David Matthews, Convoy's Managing Director, has informed its specialist retailer network that it continues to operate and fulfil orders. While many distributors have moved to third party logistics in recent years, Convoy instead invested in state of the art warehousing facilities and logistics management at its Milperra, NSW head office. Convoy also manages the warehousing and logistics for Bowers & Wilkins Australia.

While other suppliers may be at the mercy of external companies to store, pick and ship orders, many of these companies are said to be reducing staff levels, leading to stock shortages and delivery delays.

Convoy has told its dealers that it can currently pick and despatch orders the same day, and is also supporting retailers by despatching customer orders directly to the consumer's address. This approach minimises person-to-person contact and further reduces delivery times with the customer not needing to head into a retail store.

Matthews told StereoNET:

The market has changed, and the industry needs to adapt rapidly. By having complete control over every aspect of our business, we are in a unique position to be able to make change quickly. 

At Convoy we have already seen a spike in demand for our brands and products since consumers have been asked to stay home, and we can continue to deliver these great products promptly to ou retailers or directly to the consumers' front doors.

For more information, speak to your local specialist retailer who has access to the Convoy brand portfolio. For a list of retailers, simply click on any brand link from that page.