Parfetts has completed a major expansion of its Aintree depot to create extra capacity for its delivered operations and improve the experience for its retail customers.
The works saw the development of a dedicated loading area for delivered operations.
The depot has seen delivered operations grow by 40% in the last two years. It now delivers across the North West from North Manchester into the Lake District and down to Stoke-on-Trent and has hired 25 new staff to cope with demand.
The investment follows the company’s strategy of maintaining a cash & carry operation, whilst continuing to grow the delivered arm of the business.
Anthony Fisher-Hibbs, general manager at Parfetts Aintree, commented: “The expansion of the depot will create the capacity we need to continue to grow our delivered business while providing a better experience for our visitors.
“We’ve experienced significant growth through the pandemic as new retailers tried us for the first time and stayed. We aim for turnover to hit £3m a week over the coming months.”
The project also saw a dedicated picking area developed within the depot, which creates more room for customers.
Parfetts expects sales in its seven depots to hit over £550m in its 2021 financial year, up from £480m the prior year.
