Amazon plans to abandon Gloucester distribution centre
The group is looking to evaluate its distribution network, with plans for the vacant Gloucester site to be sub-let
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Amazon has revealed its plan to abandon its Gloucester Centre Severn distribution centre, which the company noted had never been “fully” operational.
According to the online retailer, the centre is due to close as the group looks to evaluate its distribution network, with plans for the vacant Gloucester site to be sub-let.
This is the latest announcement concerning closures for the company, as Amazon has also recently revealed planned closures for three other distribution centres in Hemel Hempstead, Doncaster and Gourock, which will put approximately 1,200 jobs at risk.
As a result, warehouse workers at the retailer’s Coventry warehouse have organised another strike for later this month in a bid to improve working conditions and to secure a wage increase.
An Amazon spokesperson said: “We’re always evaluating our network to make sure it fits our business needs and to improve the experience for our employees and customers. As part of this, the vacant site in Gloucester will be sub-let.”
