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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Jun- 2023 -1 JuneClothing & Shoes
Dr Martens profits drop 29% to £128m
Dr Martens has reported that its profit after tax declined 29% to £128m for the year ended 31 March 2023, despite generating revenues of £1bn for the first time. It stated that its profit before tax was down because of higher depreciation and amortisation, a £3.9m impairment charge and a…
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May- 2023 -24 MaySupermarkets
Lidl increases pay for third time in 12 months
Lidl GB has announced its third pay rate increase in 12 months which will impact all of its 24,500 hourly-paid colleagues. The latest raise will see colleagues earn up to 16% more than their counterparts at “traditional” and “premium” priced supermarkets. Store and warehouse colleagues working outside the M25 will…
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23 MayDIY
Victoria Plumbing revenues up 10% in H1
Victoria Plumbing has revealed that half-year revenues increased 10% year-on-year to £146.8m for the six months ended 31 March, compared with £133.9m in the same period last year. In addition, the bathroom retailer has improved its gross profit for the period, increasing 14% year-on-year to £66.8m, with the gross profit…
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17 MayNews
Castore considers further expansion in Europe
Sportswear brands Castore is planning to expand in Europe following further sports partnerships, Retail Week has revealed. The brand backed by Andy Murray announced last month a multi-year partnership with Athletic Club, which made Castore become an ‘Official Kit Partner’ for the 2023-2024 season. In April, Castore also announced other…
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16 MayClothing & Shoes
Boohoo profits halve in FY22
Boohoo has seen its profits fall by 49% to £63.3m in 2022, with revenues falling to £1.8bn, down by 11% against last year, though up by 3% on 2020. Over the year, UK revenues were down by 9% against the 2021 but were up by 61% against 2020, which the…
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10 MayNews
Ikea opens new 452,000 sq ft Dartford distribution centre
Ikea UK has recently opened a new 452,000 sq ft customer distribution centre in Dartford, Kent. This new multi-million pound facility will enable faster, more sustainable home deliveries to customers in London and the southeast of England, according to the group. Located at the former Littlebrook Power Station site near…
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9 MaySupermarkets
Lidl to add over 1,500 warehouse staff amid new distribution centre plans
Lidl GB has announced that it is recruiting over 1,500 warehouse colleagues across its existing regional distribution centre (RDC) network, while confirming plans to build a new RDC on a 35-acre site in Gildersome, Leeds. It said the plans submitted to Leeds City Council for a 54,000m2 build represent a…
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Apr- 2023 -24 AprilSupermarkets
Lidl continues search for new sites
Lidl GB has set out its intentions to expand its store estate across the country with a list of priority locations for new stores. The update comes after Lidl welcomed a record number of new shoppers to its stores in 2022, as over 1.4 million switched to Lidl from other…
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19 AprilNews
ProCook revenues dip by 9.7% in Q4
UK’s specialist kitchenware brand ProCook has reported £12.6m of revenues for Q4, which ended on 2 April. The Q4 revenues, which have fallen -9.7% year on year, reflect “ongoing uncertainty in the consumer backdrop” and were driven primarily by a reduction in e-commerce including the discontinued Amazon channels. Full-year revenues…
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Mar- 2023 -21 MarchClothing & Shoes
New Look places 70 head office roles at risk
Around 70 jobs could be at risk across New Look’s London and Weymouth head offices following a restructure of the group. According to the group, the move is part of a wider review of its operating model and structure, and could impact several departments across both offices. New Look currently…
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