The online retailer’s sales grew constantly at an average rate of 25% a year and seeks to raise its storage and order processing and delivery capacity.
“Expansion is necessary because our current location is about to reach its maximum processing capacity and we’re bound to outgrow it considering our estimated growth in sales,” said Laura Teposu, company founder and development manager.
The new warehouse will be 200% larger than its current warehouse, at 5,000 square meters and will be able to store 3 million books and other products such as games, toys and stationery.
The company currently has a maximum delivery capacity of 3,500 orders a day and the new facility will raise that capacity to 10,000 -12,000 orders a day. The warehouse is expected to be operational within 9-12 months.
Libris.ro had sales of RON22 million in January-September, 20% higher on the year , and the average order value grew 20%. The company plans to reach sales of RON30 million by the end of the year.