Net-a-Porter facing strike action from London warehouse staff

Luxury e-tailer Net-a-Porter is facing a strike from 100 workers at its distribution centre in London. Deliveries from the company are expected to be “savaged” due to the industrial action.

The walk out, which was expected to take place between May 20 and 21, comes in response to the company’s alleged failure to pay the London Living Wage to its lowest-paid staff, GMB Union said. According to the organisation, members claimed to have been made to feel under pressure for participating in the run up.

In a statement, Craig Prickett, GMB regional organiser, said such action is “always a last resort”, adding: “Our members want a fair resolution, and we would welcome the company coming back to the table with an offer we can present to the workforce, one that meets the expectations set by Net-a-Porter’s own previous commitments.”

Prickett continued: “This dispute can still be resolved without any disruption to distribution if the company chooses to act now before the action takes place. Our members were given assurances about the London Living Wage, so all they are asking for is what was promised to them.”

FashionUnited has contacted Net-a-Porter with a request to comment.

The strike comes as Net-a-Porter’s financial positioning continues to improve under the turnaround strategy of parent company LuxExperience. Earlier this week, the Germany multibrand group reported the stabilisation of revenues during the Q3 of 2026, with the luxury segment, including Net-a-Porter, anticipated to show further improvements.

In a statement, LuxExperience CEO Michael Kliger said: “Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter, as well as Yoox, showed further sequential improvements, which are fully in line with our ongoing transformation plan for both segments. We are fully on track to achieve our forecasted results for the full 2026 financial year.”