M&S has begun construction of a 1.3 million sq ft automated food depot at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal in Northamptonshire.
The £340m M&S is ploughing into the facility is its biggest-ever investment in its food supply chain.
The distribution centre, which M&S revealed was on the way in September last year, is set to serve over 200 of its food stores and create more than 1,000 jobs when it opens in 2029.
“Starting the build on this site marks a major step in transforming M&S into a true destination for the weekly shop, with a modernised supply chain at the heart of that ambition,” said Kevin Bennett, who leads M&S Food’s logistics arm Gist.
“This investment will boost capacity for future growth, lower our long-term cost to serve, and improve product availability so customers get the right products in the right place at the right time.”
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Stuart Andrew, MP for Daventry and shadow secretary of state for health and social care, said: “I welcome the investment by Marks & Spencer into the new distribution centre in Daventry. It was great to visit the impressive site and meet the people involved and learn about the future plans for the centre.
“This area has for a long time been at the heart of the UK’s logistic network and this investment shows confidence in the local people and businesses.”
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