Waitrose to open first South West distribution hub in £1bn supply chain push

Waitrose is set to open its first distribution centre in the South West, creating more than 550 jobs as part of a wider overhaul of its supply chain.
The 360,000 sq ft site in Avonmouth, Bristol, will open in early 2027 and be operated by DHL, serving around 50 existing Waitrose shops in the region, while recruiting around 480 warehouse staff and 80 drivers.
The new site forms part of a multi-year £1bn investment programme across the Waitrose brand, which includes upgrading all 317 stores