BusinessDHL contract for BHS to terminate in just under a fortnightDomino effect: DHL Supply Chain will lose work following the collapse of retailer BHS Nigel HowardJoanna Hodgson27 July 2016Logistics giant DHL’s contract for BHS will terminate in just under a fortnight, putting hundreds of jobs at risk, it emerged on Wednesday as the knock-on effect from the collapse of the retailer became clearer.Since May around 60 drivers and 300 workers at DHL Supply Chain have been waiting to see if a buyer for the 163-shops chain could be found.But BHS’ administrator Duff & Phelps has now confirmed all stores will close by August 20.A spokesman for DHL told the Evening Standard it has been informed its work with the firm will end on August 6.He added that a number of options for redeployment have been presented to staff.Read MoreLondon MPs call for Sir Philip Green to repay BHS pension in fullBHS Ealing shop sold for third time in 15 monthsShock waves from BHS failure could hit hundreds more jobsBrixton-founded BHS collapsed in April this year with a £571 million pension deficit.It failed 13 months after it was sold for £1 by Sir Philip Green to little-known Retail Acquisitions. MORE ABOUTBhsSir Philip Greenadministration
