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Cotton On unveils new ‘People First’ purpose-built campus

RETAIL GROUP INVESTS R300-MILLION IN WATERFALL CITY HEADQUARTERS AND
DISTRIBUTION CENTRE FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA

The Cotton On Group has long been loved Logistics Hub solidifies the precinct’s ability scale, an additional 50% of space will cater
for the brands and trend-driven value to attract blue-chip businesses thanks to its for future e-commerce processing.
products it has brought to South Africa’s combination of visibility and accessibility In line with Waterfall City’s environmental
shores, such as Cotton On, Typo and along national logistics routes, as well as sustainability priorities, the headquarters
Factorie. Now, the retail group has taken its proximity to Waterfall City’s retail and and distribution centre make use of grey
its presence in the region further, by invest- lifestyle offerings. These factors not only water harvesting, a 200kWp solar power
ing in a R300-million custom-built central promote a quality work-life balance for plant, LED lighting, proximity sensors to
office and distribution centre in Waterfall employees, but also enhance commercial reduce energy usage, and indigenous
City, Gauteng’s latest growth node. The optimisation and operational success.” landscaping. Additionally, the company
new premises not only demonstrates the Boasting one of the fastest supply chains is currently replacing all plastic polybags
group’s commitment to sustainability, but in the world, the new campus is geared to with recycled plastic.
further enhances the customer experience, process 6 000 e-commerce orders per day, Oosthuizen adds, “As with all of
given its strategic location situated in the distribute 200 000 units to its retail network Attacq’s developments, the Waterfall City
Waterfall City Logistics Hub. daily and deliver over 20 million units per Logistics Hub prioritises environmental
Attacq Development Executive, David year. sustainability. All buildings are custom-
Oosthuizen, says, “Waterfall City connects The centre features Very Narrow Aisle built with a strong focus on integration,
sector players to a like‐minded community (VNA) storage and a pick mezzanine for flexibility and efficiency across the ware-
with shared interests and goals. Welcoming unitised picking for store, wholesale and house component and offices. We welcome
a strong brand such as Cotton On to the e-commerce orders. Built for growth and Cotton On, who are a great fit and are

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