
Fulfillment 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 Fulfillment 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 fulfillment partner that flexes with demand spikes, new sales channels, and surprise influencer moments. Our scalable operations, agile warehousing, and personalized 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 fulfillment. 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 fulfillment: 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 personalization, gift-wrap and in-box messaging services make every order extra-special
- Sustainable fulfillment: 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 Fulfillment, Why it Makes Sense, and Who to Trust
The decision to outsource your fulfillment to a third party is not one that any business takes lightly. Read our guide to outsourcing.
What are the Benefits of Omnichannel Fulfillment?
Omnichannel fulfillment is the provision of fulfillment services for all of a brand’s retail channels. For most brands these services are split between multiple fulfillment partners. Here we look at the advantages of bringing them all together under one.
FAQs
When should an indie brand outsource fulfillment?
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 fulfillment 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 personalization (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 fulfillment in the UK and EU?
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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Empowering Your Next Chapter with ILG 💙…
Empowering Your Next Chapter with ILG 💙 Every brand has a story, we help you deliver it. 📦✨ Whether you’re scaling up or levelling up, ILG is here to empower your next chapter. #ILG #EmpoweringYourNextChapter #FulfilmentThatDelivers #LogisticsForGrowth
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Case Study! 💙…
Case Study! 💙 Jones Road Beauty, founded in 2021 by US make-up artist and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown, saw rapid growth with orders tripling in its first year and doubling in the second. While hugely successful in the US, UK sales were slowed by higher shipping costs and longer delivery times from the US. In October 2022, ILG took over the UK e-commerce fulfilment operation, impressing Jones Road with our pick accuracy, meticulous warehouse management, and the clean, sustainable environment of our Gatwick facility. With ILG’s flexible, scalable service, Jones Road could finally match rising UK demand.
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Peak season is coming. Is your fulfilment ready?…
Peak season is coming. Is your fulfilment ready? 📢 At ILG, we support fashion, beauty & wellbeing brands with everything from flexible delivery options to unforgettable unboxing, helping you build customer loyalty this peak season and beyond.✨📦 Read the full article on Preparing Your Fulfilment for Peak Season from the link in our bio!
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Live at Beauty Vibe! 💄✨…
Live at Beauty Vibe! 💄✨ We had an incredible time at the Beauty Vibe & ILG Future of Growth event last week, where we captured insights from some of the most inspiring brands, creators, and industry experts in beauty. Find out what attendees thought of the panels, what’s trending in beauty and get top tips on growth from some of our amazing interviewees – Ann Masson from @iconic.london, Seema Paterson from @thisworks, Tom Ashley from @ilg_logistics and Suzanne Coulton from @theinkeylist. We loved connecting with so many inspiring people and we can’t wait to share even more insights with you soon! 💙 #ilg #logistics #3pl #beauty #beautyvibe #beautylogistics #behindthescenes
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It was great to welcome @Grundonrecycle to our…
It was great to welcome @Grundonrecycle to our Brackmills 2 warehouse in Northampton last week! They spent the day filming and chatting with our team about all the progress we’ve made on our sustainability journey over the past few years. 🌱 Some of our team also had the opportunity to visit one of Grundon’s Materials Recovery Facilities and their Energy from Waste Facility, which were fascinating to see. Stay tuned for the full Grundon x ILG case study vid coming soon! ♻️
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Back in August, members of Team ILGFS took on the…
Back in August, members of Team ILGFS took on the incredible Three Peaks Challenge – conquering Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in just three days! ⛰️ Now that the fundraiser has officially closed, we’re so proud to share that together we raised an amazing £13,900 for Together for Short Lives! 💜 We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated, supported and cheered us on along the way, your generosity will make a real difference to families with seriously ill children.🌟
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Sneak peek! 👀…
Sneak peek! 👀 Yesterday, we partnered with Beauty Vibe to host our fifth panel event in The Beauty Vibe series. Joined by a fantastic group of industry experts, we explored “The Future of Distribution” and “The Future of Customer Experience”. A special shoutout to Beauty Vibe & Noelle Mahdi Shine for bringing the event and discussion to life and to all of the panellists for sharing invaluable insights into the future of the beauty industry! 💄 We loved connecting with so many inspiring people at such a stunning venue and can’t wait to share some key insights and commentary from the panel soon!💗
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Thanks for joining us! 🚀…
Thanks for joining us! 🚀 If you missed our recent webinar on Maximising Poland for Speedy Cross-Border Growth, here’s the one-liner takeaway: Brands using Poland as their EU fulfilment hub are delivering faster, slashing costs and keeping VAT simple. For CFOs and Founders weighing up EU expansion, the message was clear – speed and compliance don’t have to mean higher cost or complexity. Huge thanks to everyone who joined live and shared their challenges around tariffs, customs and margin pressure and to Sam Taylor (ILG) and Liam Payne (SimplyVAT) for the expert insights. Missed it? Catch up on the full session from the link in our bio 🌟
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We’re thrilled to be the primary sponsor of The…
We’re thrilled to be the primary sponsor of The Future of Beauty Growth: Part 2 in London this week, in partnership with our friends at Beauty Vibe.🌟 Our CEO, Tom Ashley will join other industry leaders to explore ‘The Future of Distribution’ – a hands-on session diving into scaling across channels and territories, tariffs, De Minimis rules and phased international growth. The evening continues with ‘The Future of Customer Experience’, featuring panels on how personalisation, immersive retail, AI, training and merchandising innovation are redefining the beauty journey. We can’t wait to connect with the brilliant minds helping beauty brands scale with confidence. See you there! 💙
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How Does a Fulfilment Partner Support the Growth…
How Does a Fulfilment Partner Support the Growth of Indie Brands? 💭 For indie brands, every order matters. Partnering with the right fulfilment provider can make all the difference: ✅ More time to focus on product, marketing and customers ✅ Faster shipping and smoother returns for happier customers ✅ Lower costs through bulk shipping and smarter stock management ✅ Access to logistics expertise, technology and useful data ✅ Flexibility to scale, expand overseas and test new markets At ILG, we’ve supported indie brands for many years, bringing agility, honesty and practical problem-solving to every partnership. We don’t see ourselves as just a supplier – we become part of your team. 💬 As Gisou’s Head of Logistics & Warehousing, Sophia van der Schaaf, says: “ILG are absolute superstars. If we need to move fast, they have agility like I’ve not seen before in other 3PLs. And they hit their KPIs every time!” – Sophia van der Schaaf, Head of Logistics & Warehousing, Gisou With ILG, your brand is in safe hands. 👉 Read the full article to see how the right fulfilment partner can fuel sustainable growth from the link in our bio.
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