7R for Pepco – a modern distribution center near Gdańsk

7R Park Gdańsk V as a strategic BTS project for Pepco

Pepco is a European discount chain offering clothing for the whole family, toys, and home goods at the lowest prices. The brand’s stores, which are present in over 4,100 locations across 18 European markets, are visited by tens of millions of customers every month. The company employs over 31,000 people in Europe. Pepco is a retail brand owned by the Pepco Group, which has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since May 2021.

Pepco uses intermodal transport in its logistics operations—the company’s products are transported primarily by land and water, while optimizing deliveries directly from distribution centers to stores, the so-called “last mile.” Until now, Pepco has operated five distribution centers in Europe. The modern facility in Barniewice near Gdańsk, developed by 7R, will significantly increase the company’s operational capabilities and contribute to its further expansion.

“This investment marks the opening of the sixth distribution center in the Pepco network and represents another step toward building a more scalable and resilient logistics infrastructure. The new distribution center near Gdańsk will strengthen our logistics capabilities in a strategically important part of Europe, improve the reliability and flexibility of our network, and provide us with a solid platform for further growth.”

– commented Javier Rubio Fueyo, Pepco’s Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Director.

7R's modern logistics center near Gdańsk

The 7R Park Gdańsk V facility, being developed for Pepco, is under construction in Barniewice, 2.5 km from the S6—the Tri-City metropolitan ring road—and 18 km from the DTC container terminal in Gdańsk. The proximity of the ports in Gdańsk and Gdynia, as well as the Lech Wałęsa Airport with its cargo terminal, located 4 km away, further facilitates international distribution.

The new logistics center being developed by 7R under a BTS model will offer a total of over 51,000 sq m of functional warehouse space, along with office and staff facilities. The facility will incorporate numerous eco-friendly solutions that support sustainable development goals and deliver tangible savings on energy costs—including photovoltaic panels, LED lighting, and a DALI control system. The park will also be equipped with electric vehicle charging stations, and among the many solutions tailored specifically to Pepco’s requirements will be a separate, dedicated parking lot for employees. All of the features implemented in the facility will enable BREEAM certification at the Excellent level. The general contractor for 7R Park Gdańsk V is Mirbud.

“Access to deep-water seaports, a well-developed road and rail infrastructure, and its role as a key intermodal hub in the Baltic Sea region have ensured that the Tri-City has remained one of the most important logistics hubs facilitating trade between Northern Europe and the markets of Central and Eastern Europe for years. It is a natural choice for companies that are rapidly scaling their operations while optimizing their supply chains. Pepco consistently pursues this strategy, expanding its network by hundreds of new stores across Europe every year. The facility we are developing in the Tri-City is a key element of this expansion—it is a strategically important investment that directly supports the company’s continued operational growth. “We would like to sincerely thank Pepco for the trust they have placed in us and for the excellent, collaborative partnership at every stage of the project. I am convinced that 7R Park Gdańsk V, as a facility precisely designed to meet the tenant’s needs and expectations, will become a solid foundation for the continued business success of this rapidly growing organization,” said Marzena Taube, Leasing & Development Director, North-West Region, 7R.

7R is expanding its presence in the Pomeranian warehouse market

Thanks to its strong foundations and sustained demand, the Pomeranian Voivodeship holds a strong position on Poland’s warehouse map, with a stock of over 1.96 million square meters of modern space. The Tri-City region stands out in particular, benefiting from numerous geographical and infrastructural advantages—access to ports and proximity to the markets of Northern and Eastern Europe. 7R has a strong presence in this key distribution and manufacturing location with its projects, having delivered over 640,000 sq m of industrial space in the region to date, including 212,000 sq m in Barniewice—as part of its latest warehouse park development.