Retail

The company designs, engineers, and manufactures framing components for large-scale LED displays, establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operation in this southeastern state.

On the heels of opening a new high-tech fulfillment center in McCordsville, Walmart is investing $108M to upgrade its Seymour regional distribution center.

Job growth and economic development in Kansas City, Missouri will be enhanced by the Ace Hardware investment.

Walmart associates celebrated the grand opening of a new 2.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis, located in McCordsville, Indiana. This next-generation...

The world's largest retailer opened its Metropolitan Park site in May and is set to transform the city's National Landing community.

On Florida’s West Coast, the Bradenton Area offers incredible natural assets, excellent career opportunities, and vibrant town centers.

As the demand for eCommerce and distribution space continues, locations are building facilities and emphasizing their regional advantages.

Anchored by a 20,000-seat stadium, this neighborhood development project is set to bring sports, nightlife, retail, housing, and outdoor amenities to southwest Indianapolis.

The new fulfillment center for clothing rental brand Nuuly will create 750 new jobs in Raymore, MO. 

In-N-Out Burger plans to open its first Tennessee restaurants by 2026. The company will invest $125.5 million and create more than 275 new jobs at its Williamson County office.

Shifting priorities are impacting the way consumers want to shop, and retailers are changing their site selection in response.

Known for its spicy cuisine and spirited celebrations, Louisiana is drawing world-class businesses from a range of industry sectors.

Producer Owned Beef plans facility in Amarillo; Kroger opens Customer Fulfillment Center in Dallas; Synthica Energy to build food waste-powered renewable natural gas facility in San Antonio.

The wind energy center represents a major contribution to Meijer's renewable energy portfolio, is expected to begin producing energy by end of the year.

As consumer buying patterns evolve, eCommerce and distribution operations require a changing set of location-related assets  for success. 

Even in the age of COVID-19, the process of selecting the right site for a business remains a crucial part of business activities across the country.

Three-year-old athletic wear company NVGTN has purchased a 100,000-square-foot facility in Pasco County, FL; plans to hire 30 new employees at its new headquarters this year.

The company's 10th distribution center will create more than 450 new full-time jobs by the end of 2023 and service about 250 Tractor Supply stores.

To meet customer expectations in the year ahead, retailers must evolve as platforms, reimagine store experiences, monetize data, transform as financial companies, and optimize returns.

The November/December 2021 issue of Business Facilities features the annual Site Seekers' Guide: State Profiles and Featured Locations Directory. Plus, a look at the manufacturing, automotive, film, tourism and retail industries.