Future of JD Sports warehouse in doubt

The firm signed a long-term lease on the building just over three years ago

Workers at a major Derby distribution centre are being consulted about potential job losses, it has been confirmed.

The future of the JD Sports warehouse, on Derby Commercial Park, off Raynesway, is also under review, the company said.

The sports clothing retailer signed a 20-year lease on the newly built 514,000 sq ft facility three years ago.

A spokesperson said the firm had entered in a period of consultation with staff, who were being offered support.

The company has confirmed a consultation is under way

When it opened, the warehouse had 56 dock doors and eight-level access doors, as well as parking for 185 trailers.

There has been no confirmation of the number of jobs under threat.

A JD Group spokesperson said: "We have entered into a period of consultation with colleagues based at our Derby distribution centre.

"This is in relation to a review of the Derby distribution centre. We are doing all we can to look after those colleagues impacted and recognise this may be an unsettling time for them.”

A person familiar with the situation said they had been told no final decision had been taken with regards to the Derby site.

They added the company was working with local employers and employment agencies to support staff in finding alternative employment, alongside wellbeing support in line with its processes.

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