Parfetts has accelerated growth with the opening of a new 113,000 sq ft depot in Southampton, creating more than 100 jobs and strengthening our mission to reach £1billion turnover and 2,000 fascia members.

The Hedge End site is the first new cash and carry in the region for 25 years, serving retailers from the South Coast through to Greater London.

The depot launch generated strong interest from independent retailers, including Bristol's first Go Local store which opened earlier this summer.

The depot launch included an extensive range of supplier-led special offers, providing retailers with the opportunity to secure leading brands at market-beating prices. With its emphasis on value, service and promotional support, Parfetts expects strong sign-up momentum across the South.

Guy Swindell, Joint Managing Director at Parfetts, said: “Southampton marks the next phase of our accelerated growth strategy. We’re committed to bringing great value, strong promotions and award-winning service to more independent retailers than ever before. We are pushing hard to bring the model to retailers across the UK and help them thrive in a tough economy.”

The depot will support Parfetts’ fascia estate including Go Local, Go Local Extra, The Local and Shop & Go.

The Southampton depot will further strengthen the company’s national footprint while maintaining its commitment to the employee-owned business model.

Noel Robinson, Joint Managing Director at Parfetts, said: “Employee ownership means our colleagues share directly in our success. Profits are reinvested to benefit our people and our customers, creating a culture where everyone is motivated to deliver the very best service. This approach drives growth and ensures we work in true partnership with the retailers we serve.”

Parfetts’ strong performance continues to be recognised in industry benchmarks. In the Lumina Symbol Wholesale Index 2025, the Go Local fascia ranked highest for retailer satisfaction for business support, communication, customer service, product quality, range, availability, promotional pricing, and shopping experience outperforming many national competitors.