
Fulfilment for Indie & Scaleup Brands That Grows with You
You’ve built something brilliant. Sales are increasing. Business is booming. But if you’re an indie or scaleup e-comm brand, logistics can quickly become a full-time job. That’s where ILG steps in – the small business 3PL solution for small brands that want to scale without losing their identity.
Entrust Your Fulfilment to Us
Outsource to ILG and you’re in founder-friendly hands. Over the years we’ve helped dozens of indie and scaleup brands grow as they moved from kitchen-table packing to global cult status. Fast-growing businesses need a fulfilment partner that flexes with demand spikes, new sales channels, and surprise influencer moments. Our scalable operations, agile warehousing, and personalised support keep you close to your brand without the day-to-day headaches.
We’re proud to say many of our indie and scaleup customers have gone on to become household names in beauty, fashion, and wellbeing.
Ready to Scale Your Brand?
Ambitious, indie and scaleup brands like Lemonade Dolls, Dock & Bay and Godmode trust ILG to look after their order fulfilment. We can become part of your growth story too.
Indie & Scaleup Brands: How We Help You
- Experienced managers: our customer service people understand founder-led brands and keep everything running smoothly
- Scalable fulfilment: our ops flex as you grow – we do all the heavy lifting so you can focus on building your brand
- Easy onboarding: we get you up and running with minimum fuss, so you feel the benefits as quickly as possible
- Value-add services: our personalisation, gift-wrap and in-box messaging services make every order extra-special
- Sustainable fulfilment: we offer BREEAM ‘Excellent’ facilities, green delivery options and eco-friendly packaging
- Expert advice: we help with everything from multi-carrier delivery to customs and cross-border growth
When to Outsource Your Fulfilment, Why it Makes Sense, and Who to Trust
The decision to outsource your fulfilment to a third party is not one that any business takes lightly. Read our guide to outsourcing.
What are the Benefits of Omnichannel Fulfilment?
Omnichannel fulfilment is the provision of fulfilment services for all of a brand’s retail channels. For most brands these services are split between multiple fulfilment partners. Here we look at the advantages of bringing them all together under one.
FAQs
When should an indie brand outsource fulfilment?
If you’re finding yourself spending more time packing boxes than growing your brand, it’s time. Many indie founders wait too long, thinking they’ll lose control but in reality, outsourcing frees you up to focus on marketing, product development, and customer experience. The right 3PL partner will keep you in the loop, while taking the operational stress off your plate. In short: when fulfilment starts to slow you down, that’s your cue.
How does ILG support small businesses and scaleup brands?
ILG doesn’t just ship boxes; we become an extension of your team. We help indie and scaleup brands by providing scalable storage, flexible pick & pack operations, and seamless integration with your sales channels (like D2C, retail, and social commerce). Our customer service managers understand founder-led businesses and keep you closely involved. No black boxes or mystery warehouses. We scale with you, without compromising the personal touch your customers love.
What value-add services does ILG offer for indie brands?
We know indie brands thrive on those extra details that turn buyers into loyal fans. That’s why we offer personalisation (custom messages, branded tissue, stickers), gift wrapping, eco-friendly packaging options, and special kitting services for influencer or seasonal campaigns. We also support in-box messaging, so every order feels like a branded experience rather than just a delivery. You focus on creating magic; we make sure it arrives looking magical.
Is ILG a good fit for D2C fulfilment in the UK?
Absolutely. ILG has years of experience helping D2C brands like Lemonade Dolls and Dock & Bay grow in the UK (and beyond). We handle all the nitty-gritty: B2C and B2B orders, fast shipping, returns, omnichannel logistics, and international expansion. Our facilities are BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certified, and we offer green delivery options to match your brand values. Bottom line: we help you scale without sacrificing speed, sustainability, or brand love.
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New Client Announcement! 💙 …
New Client Announcement! 💙 We’re proud to announce our new partnership with @Shackletonofficial, the high-performance apparel brand inspired by the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Drawing on his extraordinary life and achievements, the brand equips modern explorers with technical apparel designed for extreme conditions and offers unique expedition challenges across the globe from polar regions and mountains to deserts and oceans. Guided by a simple yet powerful mission, Shackleton exists to inspire people everywhere to Live Courageously. With Shackleton’s commitment to innovation and exploration, and ILG’s proven fashion fulfilment expertise, our partnership is set to deliver the foundation for Shackleton’s next chapter of growth. 🌟🚀 Read more about our partnership from the link in our bio.
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Case Study! 💙 When Bordelle’s growth demanded scalable fulfilment without sacrificing luxury, they partnered with ILG to manage both wholesale and e-commerce orders through seamless system integration. With expert handling, personalised communications and meticulous, brand-led packaging, every order delivers the truly boutique unboxing experience Bordelle is known for. Here’s to the next chapter of growth together!🚀 Read more about our journey with @atelierbordelle from the link in our bio.✨
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Meeting the Challenges of Returns (and Turning…
Meeting the Challenges of Returns (and Turning Them to Your Advantage) 71% of shoppers won’t return after a bad returns experience. Returns matter and getting them right can boost loyalty, protect margins, and strengthen your brand. 👉Read the full blog via the link in our bio.
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Happy New Year to you all! 🌟…
Happy New Year to you all! 🌟 Are you back to work and reflecting on Peak? Don’t stress… If 2025 brought delays, rising costs and unhappy customers, now is the time to reset and reach out to one of our friendly experts to give you all the guidance and support you’ll need for a successful 2026. 👉 Read our 7 E-commerce Logistics Pain Points via the link in our bio
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What a month its been! 🚀…
What a month its been! 🚀 Another peak season successfully delivered.🚚 In total, 995,711 orders left our warehouses this peak, each one representing the hard work and dedication of our incredible people. Huge shout out to our amazing team for making it happen and our fantastic customers for being part of our journey. Bring on Peak 2026!💪
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Sustainable Christmas Decoration Competition…
Sustainable Christmas Decoration Competition Winner ♻️🎄 A huge congratulations to our Burgess Hill site for taking the win! Their 6ft flat-pack 3D Christmas tree was crafted entirely from cardboard boxes saved from the recycling bin, with decorations made using food and drink packaging, bottle tops, and other materials found around the warehouse. Even better – many of the hanging decorations were made by our employees and their children, proving that creativity and sustainability go hand in hand. 🌍✨
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We’re proud to see our CEO, Tom Ashley, featured…
We’re proud to see our CEO, Tom Ashley, featured on the Inside Warehousing podcast with UKWA. In conversation with Clare Bottle, Tom reflects on his ILG journey – from hands-on warehouse beginnings to building a specialist logistics business, alongside insights to our growth and performance, and his long-standing commitment to disability inclusion in logistics. A big thank you to UKWA for the invitation and for creating space for honest conversations across our industry. 👉 Listen to the full episode from the link in our bio!
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at ILG! 🎄 We’d like to thank everyone for your continued support throughout 2025, it truly means so much to us. This year, we’ve been proud to raise money for our Charity of the Year, Together for Short Lives, a UK charity that supports children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families. Their work focuses on improving access to palliative care, advocating for better services, and providing vital guidance and support. To every single person who donated or supported our fundraising efforts, thank you. We’re incredibly grateful and are excited to continue our efforts into the new year, with over £56,000 raised so far – an achievement we couldn’t have reached without you 💙 We wish you all a joyous festive season and we hope you have a well deserved, restful break!✨
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Feedback like this from our customers is why we do…
Feedback like this from our customers is why we do what we do 💙 Huge credit to the whole ILG team for the dedication and hard work that makes this possible every day 👏 We’re proud to support @theinkeylist in delivering exceptional products to their customers!
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Here are our Five Steps To Switching Your…
Here are our Five Steps To Switching Your Fulfilment Provider 🖐 Your fulfilment partner isn’t just a supplier – they’re an extension of your brand. From delivery experience to customer satisfaction, the right partner will simplify operations and help your business scale with confidence. If you’re considering a change, our five-step guide breaks down what to expect and how to make the transition seamless. 🌟 💙 Have a read of our blog from the link in our bio. 🔗
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