Distribution Centre
This coverage explores developments in distribution centres and their role within UK retail supply chains. Reporting highlights openings, closures, automation investments, workforce strategies, and logistics innovations shaping how goods move from suppliers to stores and customers. With a focus on operational efficiency and strategic planning, the insights support retail managers and executives navigating supply chain challenges and growth opportunities.
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Aug- 2025 -27 AugustClothing & Shoes
Debenhams mulls PLT sale as pre-tax losses widen
Debenhams revealed it is planning to offload PrettyLittleThing (PLT) after reporting pre-tax losses of £264m for the year to 28 February 2025, up from £164m a year earlier. The group attributed the loss to a one-off exceptional item linked to strategic decisions, including the closure of its US distribution centre…
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27 AugustSupermarkets
Lidl invests £435m in warehouses network
Lidl GB has completed a major expansion of its Belvedere warehouse in London and begun work on a new site in Leeds, as part of wider plans to grow its UK store network. The discount supermarket has invested £285m in a two-stage development at Belvedere. The first phase, costing £160m,…
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21 AugustSupermarkets
M&S to invest £340m as it doubles food business
Marks and Spencer (M&S) will open a new food hub after announcing a £340m investment in its food supply chain, the largest in its history. This multi-year investment will fund the development of an automated National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Northamptonshire as the group looks to double the size of…
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12 AugustHigh Street
Poundland confirms location of 12 further store closures
Poundland has confirmed the locations of a further 12 stores that are set to close under its restructuring plan, taking the total number identified to 52 out of 68. As part of the restructuring plan, 13 stores have already closed, with 15 closures planned for 17 August, and 12 planned…
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Jul- 2025 -31 JulyHigh Street
Pets at Home lowers FY guidance amid subdued market growth
Pets at Home has lowered its FY26 guidance after a subdued first quarter saw a fall in retail revenues, as the group reported there was no growth in the pet retail market over the period. In the quarter ended 17 July 2025, group revenues fell by 1.9% year-on-year to £435m,…
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28 JulyTechnology
Co-op installs 6,700 solar panels at Bedfordshire depot
Co-op has completed the installation of more than 6,700 solar panels at its regional distribution centre in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, as part of efforts to expand its direct procurement of renewable energy. The 660,000sqft site, which serves more than 600 stores across southern England, is expected to generate 2,500 MWh of…
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23 JulySupermarkets
Morrisons unveils improved terms for independent retailers
Morrisons has introduced improved terms for independent retailers as part of its efforts to expand its convenience business. The supermarket currently has around 1,700 Morrisons Daily stores across the UK, many operated by independent retailers. From July, franchise partners will be able to earn up to a 6% volume rebate,…
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10 JulySupermarkets
Tesco to open multi-million pound distribution hub in London
Tesco has announced plans for a new distribution centre at DP World London Gateway, set to open in 2029. The supermarket said the site would strengthen its logistics network and support growth across its store estate. It described the move as a long-term investment in ensuring operations remain “fit for…
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4 JulySupermarkets
Waitrose invests in first south west distribution centre
Waitrose has announced a multi-million investment in a 360,000sq ft distribution centre in Bristol to support its expansion and improve deliveries to customers in the south west of England. The facility at Mountpark’s Bristol 360 site will be the retailer’s first in the region. Due to open in late 2026,…
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Jun- 2025 -17 JuneHigh Street
Poundland confirms plans to shutter 150 stores
Poundland has confirmed that up to 150 stores and two distribution centres are set to close under a new restructuring plan, subject to court approval. Following Poundland’s acquisition by Gordon Brothers last week, an initial 68 stores will close, and along with rent reduction plans, its estate will eventually fall…
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