Marks & Spencer (M&S) has unveiled plans to invest around £200 million in a major new distribution centre in partnership with logistics real estate specialist Prologis. The new facility will be developed at Prologis DIRFT (Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal) in Northamptonshire, one of the UK’s most strategically important logistics parks.

Spanning approximately 900,000 sq ft, the site will be the largest single distribution centre in M&S’s history and will form a cornerstone of the retailer’s supply chain transformation. The hub will consolidate several smaller warehouses into one modern site, streamlining stockholding and operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen resilience.

Set to become operational in phases before full completion in 2027, the facility will serve as the central hub for M&S’s clothing and home operations. It will be equipped with state-of-the-art automation to accelerate stock movement and order fulfilment, enabling M&S to respond more effectively to peaks in customer demand across its stores and growing online business.

The building will also be designed with sustainability at its core, incorporating solar power, renewable energy integration, and the highest environmental standards in line with Prologis’ net-zero goals. Its location at DIRFT will allow M&S to increase the use of rail freight, reducing reliance on road transport and cutting carbon emissions.

This investment represents a significant milestone in M&S’s “Reshape for Growth” strategy, which aims to modernise its supply chain, cut complexity, and support the business’s omnichannel future.