Parfetts is opening its ninth depot, in Southampton, to strengthen its presence across the UK.
Launching later this year, the new 113,000 sq ft depot will enable it to deliver across the south coast and into Greater London, while also boosting its cash & carry service.
The move will create over 100 new jobs and support the expansion of its symbol groups, which are Go Local, Go Local Extra, The Local, and its new forecourt format Shop & Go, Parfetts said.
It comes as Parfetts enjoyed an 8% increase in turnover to £696m over the past year, following investments in its 200-strong own-label range.
The wholesaler has also invested in its digital platforms to simplify ordering and provide the data retailers need to support margins, it added.
“The launch of our ninth depot underlines our commitment to serving a national customer base,” said Parfetts joint MD Guy Swindell. “We are determined to bring our employee-owned model to as many retailers as possible to ensure they can benefit from the industry-leading support we offer.
“We are on track to reach £1bn turnover and 2,000 symbol group retailers. Our relentless focus on supporting retailer margins has accelerated our growth over the last few years.”
Parfetts joint MD Noel Robinson added: “We continue to invest in our offer with an award-winning symbol group, a rapidly expanding own-label offering, and a value proposition designed to support retailer margins.
“As an employee-owned business, Parfetts can reinvest in the business and support customers. We remain focused on keeping things simple for our retailers, with our symbol group offering a flexible package tailored to store location, size, current turnover, and growth potential. We are excited to launch the new depot later this year.”
Unitas Wholesale MD John Kinney added: “Unitas member Parfetts’ second new depot in three years demonstrates the incredible strength of their retail cash & carry and delivery model.
“Retailers love to visit the new generation of state-of-the-art depots like Parfetts Birmingham. They are perfect showrooms for suppliers’ innovative and ingenious merchandising displays and Parfetts is leading the way.
“We are delighted that one of our biggest members is expanding into national coverage with its excellent Go Local proposition. We look forward to supporting the whole Parfetts team as they bring their fantastic independent wholesale and symbol model to thousands more retailers in the south of England.”
Parfetts also runs depots in Aintree, Anfield, Birmingham, Halifax, Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Somercotes and Stockport.
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