David Cameron talks trade as London Gateway seals first customer

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Marks & Spencer yesterday confirmed its position as the anchor tenant of London Gateway’s under-construction logistics park, with the announcement of a £200m investment in a 900,000sq ft warehouse that will be linked by rail to its newly opened e3-commerce distribution centre at Castle Donington.

Emile Naus, head of logistics strategy at Marks & Spencer, said the facility will mainly be for general merchandising goods and will serve UK stores daily, as well as serving as a hub for its stores ...