Lidl provides updates on largest ever regional distribution centre, a year on from its launch in Luton

It’s been over a year since Lidl opened its largest ever regional distribution centre (RDC) in Luton, UK - its most ambitious construction project to date, spanning 1.2 million square feet and half a kilometre in length.

The retailer reports that, during that time, the facility has:

Launched its first delivery fleet powered entirely by biogas generated from food waste.

Picked 61 million cases.

Recycled 264 tonnes of cardboard and 240 tonnes of mixed plastic.

Shipped 850,000 pallets to Lidl stores.

Employed more than 650 new colleagues thus far.

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Supply chain projects and initiatives are a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by Scala, CADS, 3D Cloud, Brightpearl by Sage’s Lightning 50, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.