Boohoo is closing its Daventry distribution centre, which it opened in mid-2021 to manage the need for increased capacity following the acquisition of Debenhams and the ex-Arcadia brands.
Before Boohoo took over, the location was an Arcadia distribution centre. Hundreds of jobs will be lost as a result of its closure, but Boohoo claims it is helping its affected colleagues by hosting a recruitment fair, which 12 businesses have confirmed to attend so far.
A spokesperson for Boohoo Group said: “For the past three years, our Daventry distribution centre has played an important role in Boohoo Group’s UK operation. We would like to thank colleagues for their hard work during this time.”
The decision follows Boohoo’s £150 million investment into its Sheffield distribution centre, and the opening of a US distribution centre in Pennsylvania last year, “which has supported efficiency”. The group also has another UK distribution centre in Burnley.
