E-commerce homeware brand Laura James has signed for a new 217,785 sq ft headquarters building at DIRFT in the Midlands.
The build-to-suit project was developed in partnership with Prologis UK and enables Laura James to consolidate its distribution operations into a single site.
Prologis is targeting BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A+ ratings for the DC8 unit, which features rooftop solar PV panels.
Matthew Talbot, chief executive officer at Laura James, said: “We needed a new distribution facility that allows us to improve speed of service and enable the business to continue to grow at a fast pace without operational constraints. We chose a location that would drive efficiency across our UK supply chain. With strong transport links, proven sustainability credentials and flexibility all key to our decision, Prologis helped us find the ideal solution at DIRFT. We are extremely excited to bring all our operational activities under one roof and look forward to working with the Prologis team on the project.”
James Hemstock, capital deployment and leasing director at Prologis UK, added: “Our focus has been on helping Laura James secure a future-ready facility that can support their growth ambitions. Their decision to choose DIRFT reflects the strong momentum we’re seeing at the park, with customers increasingly drawn to its connectivity, scale and sustainability credentials. We’re delighted to welcome Laura James to DIRFT and look forward to working closely with the team as their new Midlands headquarters comes to life.”
