Key facts
- Footasylum is partnering with THG Fulfil to implement warehouse automation.
- The deal involves deploying 85 'AutoStore R5 robots' and over 96,000 bin locations.
- THG Fulfil will provide its software-as-a-service infrastructure and Warehouse Control System.
- The automated system is expected to be operational in September 2026.
- Footasylum CEO Hannah Mercer described the project as a significant investment for the business.
Footasylum is set to enhance its warehouse operations through a new deal with THG Fulfil, a division of THG Ingenuity. The partnership will see the implementation of an automated system, including 85 'AutoStore R5 robots' and over 96,000 bin locations, aimed at improving efficiency and supporting the company's growth.
THG Fulfil will manage the system using its software-as-a-service infrastructure and a purpose-built Warehouse Control System. The automated operations are scheduled to commence in September 2026.
Tom Killeen, COO of THG Ingenuity, highlighted that the partnership's strength lies not only in the hardware but also in the embedded software and operational knowledge derived from THG Fulfil's two decades of experience as a retailer. Footasylum CEO Hannah Mercer emphasized that this project represents a significant investment in the business's infrastructure to support current and future growth, marking a step-change in the company's ability to fulfil customer orders.