Retailer Shuts Distribution Centre After 40 Years

Retailer shuts distribution centre after 40 years

Major retailer John Lewis shuts long‑running Milton Keynes depot as it invests £800m at other automated logistics centre and digital shopping…

John Lewis closes Blakelands distribution centre

John Lewis has closed its Blakelands national distribution centre in Milton Keynes after 40 years of operation.  The move follows significant investment in “groundbreaking” automation at the company’s Magna Park 3 facility. The retailer is currently undergoing an £800m digital transformation programme aimed at modernising its supply chain and customer reach.  As part of this strategy, the company has integrated with AI platforms and launched a p…

John Lewis closes Blakelands distribution centre after 40 years

John Lewis & Partners has closed its Blakelands national distribution centre in Milton Keynes as it ramps up automation investment at its Magna Park 3 facility. The site has been part of the retailer’s distribution network for more than 40 years, supporting its wider UK logistics operations across John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets. John Lewis’ supply chain is anchored by major hubs in Milton Keynes, Northampton and other reg…