Hancocks acquires new warehouse in Worksop to support online business

Steve Foster: ‘This new site will allow us to significantly grow our services and product range to further support our customers.’

Hancocks has acquired a 140,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution centre in Manton Wood, Worksop, to support the growth of its online channel www.hancocks.co.uk.

During 2020, the confectionery specialist’s online business has grown by more than 200%, “with no sign of slowing down”, said the company.

Steve Foster, managing director, commented: “Given the success of www.hancocks.co.uk and our plans, we are investing in capability.

“In recent years we have upgraded our stores and invested in our web team and systems, and now we are investing in in our distribution capability. This new site will allow us to significantly grow our services and product range to further support our customers.”

The acquisition will see around 60 permanent roles created at the new site, and the recruitment drive is already under way.