Leroy Merlin is a worldwide leader in the DIY market, helping residents and homeowners with their home-improvement projects.
Leroy Merlin
Industry:
DIY Home ImprovementFunction:
Consumer Distribution CenterSpace:
100,000 m2Occupancy:
Ownership (2016)Corporate HQ:
Leroy Merlin opened Russia's largest national distribution center at South Gate in 2016 to serve its network of DIY stores as well as establish its growing E-commerce center.
Customer Challenge
- Leroy Merlin wanted to build & own its flagship omni-channel distribution center, which could serve its Moscow stores and others in 17 cities, as well as provide e-fulfillment and delivery for its growing e-commerce business
- With over 30 stores in 17 Russian cities, Leroy Merlin wanted its national warehouse to be located south of Moscow, close to the majority of Russia’s economically strong regions
- Leroy Merlin sought to drive significant operating efficiencies through use of optimized building design and advanced technology, while meeting high corporate quality and sustainability standards
Radius Group Solution
- Radius Group incorporated worldwide innovations, including high throughput cross-dock areas, purpose-built mezzanines for small order processing, and efficient LED lighting and heating systems, to achieve Leroy Merlin’s desired operational efficiencies
- South Gate’s prime location ensures unfettered access to Leroy Merlin’s Moscow consumer market as well as most of Russia’s economically strong regions
- Radius Group’s expertise in nurturing an E-commerce Hub at South Gate enables delivery of advanced e-fulfillment features including hi-tech fit-out, conveyor and fulfillment systems, and maximum facility security
Result
- Radius Group delivered the largest and most efficient build-to-suit warehouse in Russian history to Leroy Merlin’s exacting specifications