M&S announces new automated NDC

Marks & Spencer, has announced a landmark £340 million investment in its food supply chain to fund the development of an automated National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Daventry, Northamptonshire

Spanning 1.3 million square feet, the new facility will feature advanced automation to significantly enhance operational efficiency and improve product availability on shelf.

Alex Freudmann, MD at M&S Food said: “We’re transforming M&S into a destination for the weekly shop and modernising our supply chain is central to that ambition. This investment will boost capacity for future growth, lower our cost to serve over the long-term, and improve product availability – ensuring customers find the right products in the right place at the right time.”

The depot is expected to open in 2029.