Swindon & Wiltshire News
Waitrose announces multi-million pound investment in south west distribution centre
Waitrose has announced a multi-million investment in a 360,000sq ft distribution centre at Mountpark’s Bristol 360 – its first in the region.
The site will open towards the end of 2026 making deliveries to around 50 of the supermarket’s existing shops, with the capacity to support new shops.
Waitrose is working on plans to open new convenience and full-line stores throughout the UK.
Last month, the retailer announced that a shop will be built at Brabazon in north Bristol, which is expected to open in 2027, and later this year a new convenience store will open in The Arches, Bristol.
Mountpark’s Bristol 360, is a modern logistics site with many energy efficient and sustainable features, including over 1,200 solar panels. Waitrose estimates that the south west site will enable it to reduce annual mileage within its supply chain by 2,225 tonnes of CO2 per year, helping it meet its target of being net zero carbon by 2035 and fossil fuel free by 2030.
Alison Maffin, Waitrose’s supply chain director, said; “This multi-million pound investment is an important step in modernising our supply chain and setting us up to build the capacity needed for our growth plans.
‘It will enable us to better serve our customers in the region, more efficiently supply our existing shops and reduce our operating costs and carbon emissions. The modern and sustainable features of Mountpark’s Bristol 360 make it an excellent fit for our business.”
Bart Holt-Smith, director at capital markets and development for Mountpark added: “Waitrose’s commitment to Mountpark Bristol 360 is a strong endorsement of our ability to meet the demands of modern logistics from commercial performance to environmental responsibility.
“We’re proud to be working with a brand of Waitrose’s calibre and delighted that our shared commitment to sustainability and quality aligns so closely. We look forward to welcoming this iconic British retailer and supporting its continued success in the region.”
Waitrose will now select a logistics supplier to run the site on their behalf and work with them to equip the site to be a modern warehouse that facilitates the retailer’s needs now and in the future.
