Distribution
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Distribution articles below.
Amazon To Open First Fulfillment Center In Little Rock
The new 825,000-square-foot facility will create 1,000 new, full-time jobs at the Port of Little Rock, where Amazon also plans second delivery station.
Ross Stores Investing $68M In South Carolina
The apparel and home fashion company will expand its distribution operations in York County, SC, creating 700 new jobs.
Lowe’s Canada Building New Distribution Center In Greater Calgary
Expected to open in the fall of 2021, the new 1.2 million-square-foot facility will represent a joint investment of more than $88 million.
Turkey Hill Acquires Arkansas Ice Cream Facility
The ice cream and beverage company has acquired a 100,000-square-foot ice cream and novelty production facility in Searcy, AR.
Printful Investing $2M In New Canadian Fulfillment Center
The on-demand fulfillment company will begin production at its first Canadian facility in Mississauga by the end of this year.
Wedge Brands Investing $14M In Colorado
The 76,000-square-foot logistics and distribution center for the outdoor industry will be located on the Colorado Outdoors campus in Montrose.
Dollar General To Invest $35M, Hire 50,000 Employees
The national retailer is increasing its hiring efforts to support community and customer needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Survey: Impacts On Global Supply Chains
Nearly 75 percent of companies report supply chain disruptions in some capacity due to COVID-19 transportation restrictions, according to a new survey.
Wegmans Investing $175M In Virginia Distribution Campus
The grocery retailer’s new regional distribution operation in Hanover County, VA will create 700 new jobs.
Casey’s General Stores Investing $50M In Missouri
The new state-of-the-art warehousing, logistics and distribution facility in Joplin, MO will create up to 125 new jobs.
Mississippi: Making The World Take Notice
With a world-class logistics network and a highly skilled workforce setting new standards for success in advanced manufacturing, Mississippi is aiming for the top.
US Elogistics Service Investing $4M In Georgia
The company will establish a new distribution center in Austell, GA, creating 150 new jobs in the metro Atlanta region.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works Investing $10.3M In South Carolina
The faucets and fittings manufacturer will expand its global headquarters in Greenville County, SC, creating 22 new jobs.
VF Corporation Investing $7.5M In Tennessee Expansion
The company will expand in Lauderdale County and locate a new facility in Tipton County, bringing more than 220 jobs to West Tennessee over the next three years.
Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility
The 200,000-square-foot tire retread and distribution facility in Milan will be largest of its kind for Love’s, and will create up to 80 jobs.
Alo Investing $6M In South Carolina
The agricultural machinery company will create 44 jobs in Greenville County, SC over the next five years.
Lightning Source Investing $22M In Tennessee Manufacturing Facility
The new print-on-demand operation will be the company’s fifth U.S. facility and will create nearly 150 jobs in Jackson, TN.
GE Appliances Investing $130M In Georgia
GE will expand its operations at three locations throughout the state, creating a total of 300 new jobs.
Logistics & Distribution: Delivering The Goods In A Real-Time Economy
Efficiency, optimization and speed have always been top priorities in logistics and transportation. Today, as digital transformations are ushering in the next revolution of industry, known as Industry 4.0, these priorities are even more crucial.
Fairmont, Minnesota: Growing Side By Side
Agribusiness, manufacturing and distribution are thriving shoulder-to-shoulder in Fairmont, a rural gem in south central Minnesota.
Western Express Investing $88M In Tennessee Expansion
The freight and transportation company's expansion project will create 225 new jobs at its Nashville headquarters over the next five years.
Corelle Brands Investing $27.7M In Mississippi
The company's new manufacturing and distribution facility in the Chickasaw Trail Industrial Park will create 400 jobs in Marshall County, MS.
Overstock.com Picks Kansas City For New Distribution Center
The online retailer will create more than 100 jobs at its new 517,000-square-foot operation in Kansas City, KS.
Liebherr Investing $45M In Virginia Expansion
The construction machinery and earthmoving equipment manufacturer will build three new facilities at its Newport News, VA location.
Merck Investing $49M In Asian Manufacturing, Distribution
Investment supports growing demand with new biopharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution centers in South Korea and India, accelerates biosimilars manufacturing and development in China.
ELK Group International To Create 100 Jobs In Georgia
The company’s new 510,000-square-foot Rabun Gap distribution center is its second in Georgia.
LS Tractor USA Investing $11.5M In North Carolina
The agriculture equipment distributor will expand its Nash County operations, adding 31 jobs over five years while upgrading its offices and facilities in Battleboro, NC.
Home Goods Manufacturer Creating 200 Jobs In Georgia
Safavieh will invest $60 million in its new 1.1. million square foot Savannah, GA distribution facility.
Greenheck Group Expanding In Oklahoma
The company’s new Tulsa, OK campus will house manufacturing and distribution for several of the company’s products and brands, and create 75 jobs.
Brooks Running Company Picks Indiana For North American Distribution Operations
Brooks Running Company will open a new footwear and apparel distribution center in Whitestown, IN, creating more than 130 new jobs by 2023.
NAPA Balkamp Relocating Headquarters To Plainfield, IN
The automotive parts distributor will bring 190 jobs to its new Plainfield, IN corporate headquarters.
Can New Construction Keep Up With Industrial Real Estate Demand?
Industrial real estate is facing a squeeze with record-high rents and historic vacancy lows, according to new research from JLL.
Gap Expansion Will Create More Than 500 Jobs In Tennessee
The global retailer will invest approximately $41.7 million in the expansion of its Gallatin, TN distribution campus.
Stanley Black & Decker Investing Over $29M In Tennessee
The Fortune 500 tool and hardware manufacturer will create approximately 255 new jobs in Jackson, TN.
Amazon Opening $30 million Sortation Center In Alabama
The new 362,000-square-foot facility in Mobile, AL will employ more than 360 part-time employees.
Veterinary Pharmaceutical Company Chooses Missouri
Virbac Corporation will consolidate its distribution operations in a facility at Kansas City's Hunt Midwest SubTropolis to tap into the benefits provided by the KC Animal Health Corridor.
Hardware Maker To Open New Distribution Facility In Kansas
Spectrum Brands HHI will employ 315 workers at its new 927,112-square-foot facility at Logistics Park Kansas City.
Veritiv Opens New Ohio Operations Center
The 72,000-square-foot Greater Cincinnati Operations Center in Fairfield, OH houses more than 400 customer service, IT, and finance employees.
Journeys Group Expanding Tennessee Distribution Operations
The footwear and accessories retailer will invest $32M and create 72 new jobs as it expands in Lebanon, TN.
California-Based Logistics Company Picks Indiana
Avept will invest $6.32M and create 118 jobs at its new Brownsburg, IN distribution center.
