Lindex Group plc, Press release 19.12.2024 at 10:00 EET

In 2022, Lindex Group plc (former Stockmann plc) made a decision to invest in a new, highly automated omnichannel distribution centre in Alingsås, the greater Gothenburg area in Sweden. This modern centre is the largest investment in the Lindex division's history and a crucial step in securing the implementation of its strategic long-term growth plans.

The successful and timely launch of the new omnichannel distribution centre took place at the end of November 2024, following an extensive period of testing. The company is now carrying out a carefully planned ramp-up phase, during which the new capacity is introduced, backed-up with previous warehouse capacity. The transition phase is estimated to continue during the first half year of 2025. The new facility is planned to be fully operational during 2025 and it will replace the current warehouses in Partille and Borås.

"I am really pleased with the progress of this strategic multi-year investment project, designed to drive Lindex's growth and strengthen our competitive advantage. The go-live of the new facility marks an important milestone on our journey as a global, brand-led and sustainable fashion company. The investment will support our strategic target of continued global, digital and sustainable growth," says the Group CEO Susanne Ehnbåge. "I would like to express my warmest thanks to the project team and Johan Engen, Chief Logistics Officer, for this great achievement."

"The benefits of our state-of-the-art distribution centre are clear. The new omnichannel centre will quadruple Lindex division's e-commerce capacity and ensure a scalable and sustainable logistics solution for all our sales channels. The new facility will supply all Lindex stores, strongly growing e-commerce and third-party partners with global fashion platforms. This one-stock-operating model will enable sales and stock optimization, further enhancing operational efficiency and generating significant savings," Ehnbåge adds.

The investment of EUR 110 million includes land, building and automation. Lindex Group estimates that the highly automated facility will generate annual savings of EUR 10 million from 2026 onwards, thanks to improved margins, higher stock turnover and other efficiency improvements.

The climate-smart distribution centre covers an area of around 40 000 square meters, and it uses solar energy generated by its own solar panels. In line with Lindex division's high sustainability ambitions, the facility meets demanding environmental requirements and has been built according to the BREEAM-SE environmental certificate with a rating of "Very Good".

LINDEX GROUP plc

Susanne Ehnbåge
CEO

Further information:
Marja-Leena Dahlskog, Head of Communications & IR, tel. +358 (0)50 502 0060 or investor.relations@stockmann.com

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