Pepco has opened a new 51,000 sqm distribution centre in Barniewice near Gdańsk, strengthening its European logistics network and supporting the company’s continued growth.
In the first phase, the facility includes a 35,000 sqm distribution centre that Pepco will operate directly and is designed to serve up to 400 stores. In the second phase, the full 51,000 sqm facility will also incorporate deconsolidation capabilities, leveraging direct connections to the ports of Gdańsk and Gdynia to enable more efficient handling of goods imported into Poland.
Pepco currently operates more than 4,000 stores across Europe, generating revenues of €4.2 billion in 2025. The company also plans to continue opening stores across its existing markets. As the store network expands, the infrastructure and operational capabilities needed to scale the business efficiently are becoming increasingly important. Poland, Pepco’s home market and the country where more than one-third of the Group’s stores are located, remains a key market for this type of investment.
“Opening the distribution centre in Gdańsk is an investment in Pepco’s future growth. We are increasing our operational capabilities while strengthening the efficiency, resilience and control of our supply chain. By building a scalable operating platform, we are creating the foundations for the next stage of Pepco’s development and long-term value creation,” said Stephan Borchert, Group Chief Executive Officer, Pepco.
The development of the Gdańsk distribution centre forms part of a broader transformation of Pepco’s supply chain. The company is developing a model that combines cost efficiency with greater resilience and flexibility. This includes the ability to use different routes, carriers and service levels depending on market conditions and business requirements.
Gdańsk is an important part of this approach. The centre has been designed to ensure a smooth flow of products, from receipt through to dispatch to individual stores. Increasing the proportion of deliveries made directly to stores will improve operational efficiency, reduce the number of intermediate handling points, shorten product journeys and simplify the flow of goods across the network.
“The Gdańsk centre is not only an investment in additional logistics capacity, but above all in how we want to develop our network in the future. We are building a supply chain that allows us to respond more quickly to change, make better use of Pepco’s scale and support our stores more effectively across multiple markets. Gdańsk strengthens this model and gives us greater flexibility in making operational decisions,” said Javier Rubio Fueyo, Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Director, Pepco.
The Gdańsk distribution centre strengthens the infrastructure supporting Pepco’s continued expansion across Europe. By combining additional operational capacity with greater efficiency, resilience and control over key processes, the investment will help the company expand its store network and provide more effective support for its operations across individual markets.
