Marks & Spencer's much feted new online warehouse in Castle Donnington was been hit by problems that could force the firm to halt stock moving through the centre.
Sky News said 'glitches' at the 900,000 square foot warehouse are believed to be so worrying that directors have expressed concerns about letting stock pass through the warehouse.
Allowing it to continue to operate could affect availability in areas serviced by the warehouse, the report said.
The warehouse is already shipping limited amounts of general merchandise - mainly clothing - for online delivery and to stores.
The site was launched in May as one of three gigantic warehouses planned to replaced Marks & Spencer's aging delivery network of 110 centres across stores and online.
The report said the glitches could be so serious they may force M&S to use back-up plans in the run up to Christmas.
M&S said it did not comment on 'rumour and speculation' but added that operations at the new warehouse 'will build over a long period of of time to protect customer service'.
'Nothing has changed and it is early days on-site as we follow the ramp-up plan,' it added.
M&S launched a new line-up of models for its autumn and Christmas campaign this weekend including pop star Ellie Goulding, Tracey Emin and Helen Mirren.
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