Distributor and Warehousing Related News

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Ferrara Candy to add 500 jobs at new distribution center slated for DeKalb
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-ferrara-dekalb-distribution-center-20200210-27fqujmdjjd2ljg2vgt6wx4cra-story.html

FedEx facility with 130 employees to close in Halethorpe
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/fedex-facility-with-130-employees-to-close-in-halethorpe

Kroger Co., Ocado announce high-tech fulfillment center in Frederick County
https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/economy_and_business/retail/kroger-co-ocado-announce-high-tech-fulfillment-center-in-frederick/article_0b000aea-e946-5566-af13-3acf1c23adf7.html

150 new jobs coming to Duncan with new Lowe’s distribution center
https://www.wyff4.com/article/150-new-jobs-coming-to-duncan-with-new-lowes-distribution-center/30689429#

Roadrunner sells warehousing division to C.H. Robinson for $225M as fleet continues downsizing

Roadrunner sells warehousing division to C.H. Robinson for $225M as fleet continues downsizing

Amazon breaks ground on new Memphis fulfillment center
Amazon breaks ground on new Memphis fulfillment center

Amazon Deltona Fulfillment Center to Add More Than 500…[Read more]

Chewy.com Bringing Hundreds of Jobs to Lackawanna County
Chewy.com Bringing Hundreds of Jobs to Lackawanna County

Walmart bringing $200M distribution facility, 300 jobs to Topeka
https://www.wibw.com/content/news/JEDO-reveals-company-behind-Project-Lightning-566104451.html

Amazon to open massive distribution center in Somerset County, create 1,000 jobs
https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/money/business/2019/12/20/amazon-open-somerset-county-nj-distribution-center-create-1-k-jobs/2687787001/

Amazon Continues Investment in Mississippi with Second Fulfillment Center
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 18, 2019– Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans for its second Mississippi fulfillment center, to be located in DeSoto County. The facility will create 500 new, full-time jobs starting at $15 an hour with comprehensive benefits…[Read more]

Amazon Expands with New Fulfillment Center in Auburndale, Florida
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 20, 2019– Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Auburndale, Florida. When the site opens, Amazon will create more than 500 new, full-time jobs starting at $15 an hour with comprehensive benefits starting on day…[Read more]

Ben E. Keith Company Breaks Ground on New Distribution Center
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ben-e-keith-company-breaks-ground-on-new-distribution-center-300954685.html

O’Reily to open distribution center in Horn Lake, create 380 jobs
O’Reily to open distribution center in Horn Lake, create 380 jobs

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) – Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Carvana will build an Alabama distribution and fulfillment center, creating more than 450 jobs in Bessemer.
https://www.wsfa.com/2019/11/05/update-carvana-bringing-jobs-bessemer/

FedEx distribution center to bring more than 700 jobs to Portage
https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2019/11/fedex-distribution-center-to-bring-more-than-700-jobs-to-portage.html