M&S agrees to buy an Asos distribution centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire, as it pursues plans to increase its online sales. Multiple outlets report that the deal is valued at £67.5 million and involves a warehouse site used by the online fashion retailer. M&S says it will open the facility in 2027 and employ about 600 workers once operations begin. The Independent and Evening Standard specify the site size as 437,000 square feet, describing it as a distribution centre for the company’s expanding e-commerce activities.
The reports present the acquisition as part of a broader digital push, with M&S aiming to double online sales. While the outlets focus on different aspects—such as the price, employment figures, or the warehouse’s size—they consistently describe the transaction structure and the intended use of the site. No competing explanations or disputes about the deal’s terms are indicated in the provided summaries.
