Furniture Village has opened a state-of-the-art national distribution centre at Prologis Park Marston Gate. By relocating its operation to larger premises immediately adjacent to its existing centre, Furniture Village says it is making "a transformative investment" that will double its logistical capacity and support hundreds of existing and new jobs. It will unlock even faster delivery times for customers, strengthen service nationwide and give the business the scale it needs to support rising order volumes.
The new facility became fully operational ahead of peak trading in Q4 2025, and will bring together the company’s national and regional distribution services while also housing office space for operational support and a bespoke training facility, creating an expanded, technology-enhanced hub for fulfilment and customer service teams.
A comprehensive refurbishment by Prologis included the renewal of offices and taking the unit to an EPC A rating. Prologis Essentials has provided procurement assistance to Furniture Village in relation to elements of its fit-out, including wide-aisle racking and LED lighting.
A bespoke skills academy has been created, giving staff the opportunity to hone their expertise in logistics operations and develop "industry-leading customer-service skills".
By remaining at Marston Gate, Furniture Village retains its experienced workforce, avoids operational disruption, and continues to benefit from the park’s on-site cafe and mature landscaping, featuring an orchard and walking routes.
Prologis facilitated the expansion through supporting a transaction within the portfolio, underscoring its commitment to helping customers scale quickly in high-performing, sustainable facilities. Furniture Village prides itself on establishing and maintaining good working relationships with its landlords, and says this transaction reflects the benefits this can afford both parties.
Montagu Evans represented Furniture Village. Colliers, Adroit and Savills represented Prologis.
David Ayers, operations director, Furniture Village, says: “Securing our new national distribution centre gives us the capacity and flexibility to keep pace with customer demand while investing in the future of our team. By increasing our fast-delivery stock and streamlining our operations, we’re able to offer customers a quicker, smoother experience from purchase to delivery, wherever they are in the UK.”
Gillian Scarth, leasing director, Prologis UK, adds: “Furniture Village’s decision to expand at Marston Gate demonstrates how this well-located park can support a growing retailer whilst minimising operational disruption. By refurbishing DC2 to modern, energy-efficient standards and streamlining the move, we’re enabling our customer to scale sustainably and keep its talent exactly where it belongs – here in central Bedfordshire.”
