Mileway has let the 170,000 sq ft Space 170 warehouse at 1 Pighue Lane in Liverpool to fancy dress retailers Rubies and Smiffys on a 10-year lease.
The facility has racking capacity for up to 14,000 pallets, a 9m eaves height, 13 dock-level loading doors, three level-access doors, two large secure yard areas, a 500 kVA power supply and a fully fitted two-storey office and amenities block.
Andrew Jones, managing director UK and Ireland at Mileway, said: “We worked closely with Rubies and Smiffys to meet their specific and tight scheduling requirements, successfully ensuring disruption was kept to a minimum. We look forward to building a long-term partnership as they enter this exciting phase of growth and operational transformation.”
Fran Hales, head of portfolio and marketing at Rubies, added: “We are thrilled to embark on this journey of enhanced operational excellence and improved customer service. This strategic move represents our dedication to serving our customers better, especially in time for the Halloween season. The modern facility and upgraded technology will allow us to fulfil orders more efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and increased stock availability.”
Elliott Peckett, sales director at Smiffys, said: “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and this move to our new Liverpool location will ensure an improved and optimised process for every order that leaves our distribution facility. This customised fulfilment centre has been developed with our product range in mind, allowing for an improved service and more efficient order fulfilment. We’re looking forward to heading into our busiest season better equipped than ever to support our customers and meet demands.”
B8 Real Estate represented Mileway on the letting.
