AO invests in South Lanarkshire with new Larkhall Depot
Over the last two years, the retailer has increased its warehousing capacity by over 80%, ‘rapidly’ growing its distribution network and creating over 1,000 logistics jobs across the business.
Online electronics retailer AO has announced that it has invested in both logistics warehousing and job creation in the South Lanarkshire area.
It revealed the move follows the “structural shift” in shopping habits with more customers buying the firm’s appliances online.
According to AO, the new 20,000 sq ft site on Strutherhill Industrial Estate is “much larger” than its previous depot at Canderside Toll Distribution Centre.
Over the last two years, the retailer has increased its warehousing capacity by over 80%, “rapidly” growing its distribution network and creating over 1,000 logistics jobs across the business.
AO said the new site has created eight new opportunities for people across South Lanarkshire, and there will be several positions available in the delivery driver crews.
David Ashwell, MD of AO Logistics, said: “I’m so pleased that we’re able to invest in Larkhall and move to a bigger site in the area – the rapid expansion of AO Logistics is really a testament to the hard work of our people.
“The new depot is in an ideal location to support our future growth as a business – we’ll be able to serve our customers in South Lanarkshire even better than before and it means we’re securing the best infrastructure for the future.”