Works on a new £12m facility to extend the Co-op’s Newhouse distribution centre is underway as the convenience retailer commits to ensuring it has the right logistic and supply facilities in place for its growing store network.
The new 50,000 sq. ft. distribution facility – which will provide specialist de-kit facilities – is expected to be handed over to the Co-op in October 2022. The unit is pre-let to the Co-op and sits adjacent to the retailer’s existing 500,000 sq. ft. distribution facility east of Glasgow just off the M8 which services and supports over 600 of its food stores throughout Scotland and northern England.
Andy Baird, general manager at Co-op’s Distribution Depot, said: “Co-op is committed to serving and supporting its communities and we work to ensure we deliver the products that our Members and customers want and need, conveniently.
“We are delighted to have committed to the Newhouse site, and with the additional warehouse offering specialist facilities to support our operations we are making sure we have the right distribution facilities in place to continue to deliver improved services and access to food conveniently for our communities now and, in the future.”
NAM Implications:
- A thorough job of tailoring to outlet need.
- i.e. this should make a difference…
- (and raise entry-level standards for suppliers)
