Mace Macro Ltd have been appointed for facilities management services to fashion giant Superdry (LON: SDRY).

The Japanese fashion brand has chosen Macro to oversee its facilities management supply chain under a managing agent contract.

The deal covers 15 countries across Europe and the United States, which allows Macro to deliver this service for the first time to such a reputable firm.

Additionally, this will give Mace Macro much exposure to deliver future projects of this kind.

Macro was selected after they demonstrated the ability to deliver excellent service across the companies entire property portfolio.

There was a particular focus on ensuring visibility of information reporting across Superdry’s 225 retail units and 26 offices.

Commenting on the contract award, Ross Abbate, Macro’s Global Managing Director, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen as Superdry’s FM contractor. This is a great opportunity for us to demonstrate our capability in the retail sector with a globally recognised client. We are looking forward to supporting Superdry in creating the most efficient operating model and providing consistency, visibility and service excellence across their portfolio.”

Sheena Waldron, Head of Retail Support at Superdry plc. added: “We are excited to have Macro providing facilities management services across our property portfolio. We needed a global partner who understands efficiency and can deliver the best operating model for all our properties in Europe and the United States, and Macro have demonstrated that they have the capability to support our operations.”

Superdry have been in the news of late after appointing Julian Dunkerton their founder as the new CEO until 2021.

However, Julian Dunkerton made a return to the company, causing most of its board members to quit and led to the resigning of many senior officials.

After a tough period, where it was announced the Superdry made a loss in July, this move is one of optimism for shareholders.

Shares of Superdry are trading at 411.2p per share. 28/10/19 14:31BST.

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