END-TO-END DOWNSTREAM SOLUTIONS FOR DISTRIBUTORS
RAPID, VOLUME-READY & RELIABLE SOLUTIONS FOR
DISTRIBUTOR OVERSTOCKS
REVERSE LOGISTICS
ESG COMPLIANCE
BRAND PROTECTION
TAKE BACK SCHEMES
CTR delivers smart, profitable downstream inventory solutions for distributors facing aged stock, excess inventory, take-back programmes and lifecycle events, all while preserving supply-chain integrity and meeting rigorous ESG targets.
- Recover margin from excess inventory via controlled redistribution
- Streamline reverse logistics and returns management across multi-site networks
- Implement compliant take-back and donation programmes with full traceability
- Guarantee zero-to-landfill through responsible disposal and material recovery
"CTR transformed our returns process - recovering margin at scale while boosting our sustainability KPIs"
Unlock Efficiency and Profit in Retail with CTR’s Proven Solutions
In today’s fast-paced retail world, overstocks, customer returns, and end-of-line inventory aren’t just a logistics headache - they’re margin leaks, brand risks, and ESG challenges. CTR’s proven solutions turn wasted stock into revenue, streamline your operations, and keep you compliant.
DISTRIBUTORS PAIN POINTS: aging INVENTORY, TIED-UP CAPITAL AND ESG PRESSURES
Distributors grapple with aged stock, pallet overages and seasonal excess often without secure reallocation channels or full audit trails. Left, these challenges lock up cash, strain partner relationships and expose you to sustainability and compliance risks.
You Have Questions Like…
CTR Has the Answers...
Margin compression?
partner distribution?
redistibution networks
CHANNEL-SAFE REDEPLOYMENT
no clear reallocation channel?
esg compliance gaps?
RISK-FREE COMPLIANCE
CIRCULAR INVENTORY RECOVERY
CTR Has the Answers...
DISTRIBUTORS TURNAROUNDS: CTR TURNS REVERSE-LOGISTICS CHALLENGES INTO WINS
We deliver profitable, compliant reverse-logistics solutions for leading distributors. Our integrated reallocation framework and downstream operations turn aged stock, pallet overages and end-of-line inventory into revenue at scale while ensuring channel-safe redeployment and audit-ready ESG performance.
CONTROLLED REDISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
Value-led stock reallocation through controlled redistribution unlocks tied-up capital fast.
AUDIT-READY ESG PERFORMANCE guaranteed
End-to-end traceability and zero-to-landfill reporting demonstrate measurable sustainability impact.
CHANNEL-SAFE STOCK REDEPLOYMENT & PRIVATE-LABEL MODELS
Integrate controlled redeployment and private-label programmes to protect partner relationships.
The Transformation: Built for Volume, Tailored for Distribution
Whether you're moving pallets or managing seasonal peaks, our solutions are designed to match wholesale scale with precision. From urgent take-back requests to long-term recovery partnerships, CTR handles stock flow with speed, security, and full brand control.
eu
secure
Warehousing in key regions for protected, compliant redistribution.
3K+
outlet partners
Resale-ready stock placed fast across trusted downstream channels.
zero
to landfill
All stock ethically reused or recycled
what do DISTRIBUTORS ask us?
questions from DISTRIBUTORS
Whether you’re evaluating aged-stock clearance, channel safeguards or ESG reporting, here are some of the FAQs you might want answered before partnering with us:
How can I convert pallet overages into cash flow?
Simply, by partnering with us to monetise the problem – collating and manifesting the product into sellable units, and leveraging our onward partnerships and relationships both in the UK and around the world to deliver buyers.
What redistribution channels do you work with and how are they vetted?
We work with both internally managed direct to consumer channels, and a range of direct and partnership operations around the world. We run a stringent programme of both partner and supplier audits, with ethical and environmental concerns at the heart of every evaluation with full data and information available to our customers.
How fast can you clear excess inventory from my warehouses?
How quickly do you need it cleared?! We can mobilise within the UK within 24 hours, and across mainland Europe anywhere between 24 and 72 hours.
Can you handle multi-site roll-outs and seasonal surges?
That’s the heartbeat of what we do – our business is built on supporting multisite seasonal retail and we have developed our onward markets and warehousing facilities precisely to flex with your business
How do you integrate with our WMS, ERP or TMS platforms?
Our technology team work with key partners to develop simple and effective interfaces through our proprietary ACTRA system. We can deliver by-SKU, by-consignment data to give you complete management, oversight and accountability
What compliance standards do you guarantee?
Our expertise rests in our ability to balance commercial return with full sustainability and reporting. Our ROI and commercial returns can vary depending upon sector, product, limitations and requirements but rest assured we’ll walk through the whole process openly together.
How do you ensure partner relationships aren’t disrupted?
CTR Group is a straightforward and outcome focused business – and recognises that this is best achieved by working collaboratively and in partnership within your existing business landscape. We’re open to any conversation about the potential ‘soft’ impact of working together – so let’s chat!
What pricing models and volume minimums apply?
We’ve worked with retailers on small one-off projects with only a few hundred units involved, all the way through to executing multinational product and site clearance challenges involving millions of SKUs. Each case is taken on its merits and we love them all! We thrive on transparency of conversation around price and expectations – let’s talk about how we can help you.
What ROI and payback timelines can I expect?
Whilst you’ll understand that is an impossible question to answer without knowing the specifics of your situation, you can be fully confident that together we will plan and agree the timelines, and ensure that the commercial return is both clear and realistic both for us and for you.
Which service-level agreements define turnaround times?
We have both a standard set of SLAs that we ascribe to, and a number of bespoke SLAs written in partnership with our customers – giving clarity and confidence around our services. We’re happy to agree what we are going to do – and then we do it!
How do you track and report ESG outcomes and inventory flow?
With each customer, we plug into our proprietary ACTRA and technology systems, and build bespoke reporting capabilities to ensure that, whatever the key metrics that you need to manage, we can dovetail our data to deliver you the transparency and reporting you need. Our business relies on agile and accurate inventory data management – a key competitive advantage we hold.
What happens to unsold or end-of-line inventory at the end of the process?
There is no end to the process! There may be a diminishing commercial return as we work through the range of onward channels, but with our Zero To Landfill backstop position on every single piece we handle, you can be assured that even non-sellable inventory is handled ethically and sustainably.
DISTRIBUTION REDEFINED
CTR converts aged stock into cash flow, safeguards your channel partnerships and validates compliance
You manage multi-site inventory flows, pallet overages and reverse-logistics complexities.
CTR delivers a secure, compliant and scalable redistribution framework that unlocks trapped capital, preserves partner trust and delivers measurable ESG outcomes.
Pallet Overages & Obsolete Stock
Excess pallets and aged stock tie up capital and clog your network. CTR’s controlled redistribution redeploys surplus pallets into vetted channels- fast, secure and cash-positive.
Compliance & ESG Reporting
Hitting EPR, WEEE and zero-to-landfill targets is mandatory but complex. We simplify compliance with audited processes and live ESG dashboards you can trust.
End-of-Line sku clearance
Discontinued and slow-moving SKUs lose value by the day. CTR’s category-specific resale channels unlock profit without markdown drag and free up warehouse space.
Arcadia Group Stock Rescue: £Millions Recovered in Under 10 Days
2 million
Pieces cleared in the uk
1 Million
Pieces processed across europe
10 days
from start to finish
When administrators took control of Arcadia Group in November 2020, millions of units lay stranded across the UK, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands with no clear path to monetisation under a ten-day deadline.
CTR mobilised its dedicated fleet immediately to collect every pallet and SKU into our secure processing hubs. Each item was scanned, manifested and routed through our controlled resale and redistribution frameworks for secondary-market clearance.
In just ten days we recovered full value from over 3 million items - returning critical funds to the administrator faster than any alternative solution while maintaining full audit trails and protecting Arcadia’s brand integrity.
Want to unlock millions in hidden stock value?
zero to landfill
WHY CHOOSE CTR FOR distributors
CTR delivers secure, auditable reverse-logistics and redistribution services for distributors facing aged stock, pallet overages and end-of-line challenges. Our proven, ESG-driven framework unlocks tied-up capital at scale.
REDISTRIBUTION-TO-REVENUE
pallet Optimisation
Seasonal Surge Capacity
ESG & Compliance
DISTRIBUTORS we partner with
SOLUTIONS FOR PALLET OVERAGES, RETURNS, AND TAKE-BACK SCHEMES: PROTECT YOUR CHANNEL AND BOOST YOUR BOTTOM LINE
Whether you’re a 3PL partner juggling multiple clients or an electronics wholesaler handling warranty returns, CTR has the expertise and infrastructure to turn your distribution challenges into profitable, sustainable outcomes.
3PL & FULFILLMENT PROVIDERS
Convert client returns and overflow pallets into new resale revenue streams without impacting fulfilment SLAs or disrupting your warehouse operations.
CATEGORY-SPECIFIC DISTRIBUTORS
Rapidly reallocate electronics, small appliances and spare-part overstock through rigorously vetted channels under full WEEE compliance.
B2B WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS
Clear perishable and non-food CPG stock through targeted redistribution, donation or recycling - keeping turnover high and waste low.
INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING DISTRIBUTORS
Redeploy excess packaging materials, office supplies and obsolete SKUs via controlled networks that preserve margin and space.
CROSS-BORDER & EXPORT DISTRIBUTORS
Manage take-back, compliance and redistribution across jurisdictions with audit-ready ESG reporting and zero-to-landfill assurance.
SOLUTIONS for distributors
we offer a wide range of solutions for distributors
Whether you need to unlock value from returned consignments, manage bulk overstocks, streamline distribution logistics or securely retire obsolete inventory, CTR’s comprehensive services deliver profitable, compliant and sustainable results for distributors.
reverse logistics & fulfilment
Convert returns and overstocks into resale-ready stock with expert grading, repackaging, relabeling and end-to-end visibility.
resale & redistribution
Unlock hidden margin by clearing surplus inventory through premium resale channels or compliant redistribution networks today.
take-back & donation programmes
Turn end-of-life items into charitable contributions with accredited partners, full chain-of-custody and impact reporting.
it asset disposal (weee compliance)
Securely erase data, destroy e-waste and recycle electronics via authorised WEEE channels with complete audit trails.
secure destruction & disposal
Irreversibly shred branded goods or uniforms, recycle all packaging materials for circular reuse and issue detailed digital certificates for complete traceability.
crisis clearance
Rapidly remove and recover excess or recalled stock, segregate for reuse or disposal and maintain full compliance under urgent timelines.
plastic recovery & recycling
Divert plastic packaging from landfill by sorting, shredding and granulating into high-value recyclate, with truly zero waste outcomes.
READY TO OPTIMISE DISTRIBUTION INVENTORY CYCLES?
Unlock value from returns, overstocks and surplus stock. We handle collection, grading, repackaging, redistribution and end-to-end compliance reporting.
CTR - Practical, Positive People
MEET SOME OF OUR INCREDIBLE CTR TEAM
CTR is passionate about delivering the right service and solution to your business. And for that we need practical passionate people.
STEVE BOLTON
Procurement Manager,
Marchington
KATE COLLINS
Project Manager,
Corby
LAUREN MOLE
Administration Manager,
Marhcington
David Christie
Health and Safety Compliance Officer, Marchington
CAPITAL RECOVERY & CHANNEL COMPLIANCE
MAXIMISE CASH FROM EXCESS PALLETS & SLOW-MOVING STOCK
CTR’s controlled redistribution networks and end-to-end reverse-logistics services convert surplus pallets, aged SKUs and end-of-line inventory into immediate cash flow. Our seamless WMS/TMS integration and audited EPR, WEEE and zero-to-landfill processes safeguard compliance.
LOGISTICS OPTIMISATION
STREAMLINE RETURNS, BOOST THROUGHPUT & PROVE ESG PERFORMANCE
Our reverse-logistics and take-back programmes integrate with your warehouse and ERP systems to accelerate grading, restocking and channel redeployment. With live dashboards and audit trails, CTR helps you cut handling costs, boost inventory turns and meet sustainability targets.
UK BASED, international REACH
We operate across continents, turning excess inventory, returns, and resources into opportunities worldwide. See the scale, reach, and impact of our global network in action.
CTR Aproved Global Partners
The Operational Edge: CTR Intelligence Hub
Where ESG meets ROI. The Operational Edge is CTR’s content hub for insight-led, commercially driven strategies that help you handle complexity at scale.
From compliance and circularity to fulfilment, redistribution, and brand protection, we break down what matters and show what works. No fluff. Just intelligent action.
