Marks & Spencer (M&S) has begun construction on its new automated National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Northamptonshire.
The £340 million investment has been made in an effort to shore up and modernise its food supply chain.
The steel‑signing event recognised the start of construction on the 1.3 million ft² facility as the company moves towards doubling the size of the Food business.
To this end, the site will significantly increase capacity, reduce long‑term cost to serve, and improve product availability for customers.
Additionally, more than 200 M&S Food stores will be serviced by the new DC, supporting colleagues with faster deliveries and simpler stock and fill processes, so they can spend more time with customers on the shop floor.
MP for Daventry and shadow secretary of state for health and social care, Stuart Andrew, 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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