M&S aims to create 600 jobs at new logistics hub

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News image — The retailer hopes to double its online sales, after buying the Asos warehouse in Lichfield

Getty Images The image shows the exterior of a modern Marks & Spencer (M&S) store. A large illuminated “M&S” sign is prominently mounted on the building facade, with the ampersand in green and the letters in white.
The building features glass panels, and above the sign there are large poster-style images of models displayed inside, visible through the windows. Below the sign, reflective metallic cladding runs along the front of the store entrance. — The retailer hopes to double its online sales, after buying the Asos warehouse in Lichfield

Up to 600 jobs are set to be created under plans for Marks & Spencer (M&S) to buy a warehouse in Staffordshire.

The 437,000 sq ft (40,598 sq m) site in Lichfield has been earmarked for a fully-automated fashion distribution centre as part of the retail giant's plans to double its online sales.

Operated by online fashion retail rival Asos until 2023, the hub will be overhauled, with the aim of reducing stock held and costs to improve profitability.

M&S said the site, which it has bought for £67.5m, will add capacity and allow it to process orders quickly and make more sizes and styles available, as well as enabling customers to place orders later in the day.

The new logistics hub is set to be up and running in 2027.

John Lyttle, managing director for fashion, home and beauty, said: "As we transform M&S Fashion, Home and Beauty, our ambition is to double online sales.

"To achieve this and serve our customers faster, more efficiently and with better availability, our 24/7 distribution network needs more capacity."

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