Macy’s, Inc. announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in China Grove, NC in 2024 to meet the increased demands of its omnichannel business.
The 1.4 million-square-foot facility, with automated direct-to-consumer fulfillment capacity, will employ nearly 2,800 workers when fully operational. Macy’s, Inc. will invest approximately $584 million in this project.
“This state-of-the-art facility is a significant milestone for Macy’s, Inc. as we invest in strengthening our omnichannel ecosystem. It will support the growth of our business as a leading omnichannel retailer,” said Dennis Mullahy, Macy’s, Inc. chief supply chain officer. “We are delighted to become a member of the China Grove community and look forward to partnering with local and state officials to bring jobs and drive opportunity for local residents.”
When fully operational, the China Grove Fulfillment Center will account for nearly 30 percent of Macy’s, Inc.’s digital supply chain capacity and serve customers nationwide. The facility will operate with new automation technology, which includes an advanced goods-to-person and pocket sorter system to move merchandise with greater speed and accuracy.
“We are delighted to welcome Macy’s and its state-of-the-art facility to North Carolina,” said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. “When you combine our robust transportation network with our skilled workforce and great quality of life, economic development wins like these will continue to be celebrated statewide.”
As previously announced, Macy’s, Inc. plans to expand operations from its Houston, TX distribution center into new facility in Tomball, TX, as part of its Polaris strategy. The nearly one-million-square-foot distribution center, located at 14000 Boudreaux Road, will be established in an industrial development alongside Lovett Industrial and Clarion Partners. The new facility will be completed in mid-2023 and will continue to support stores in the region and provide online fulfillment during peak season for furniture, bedding and toys. Macy’s, Inc. also recently invested in automated technology in its Portland, TN and Martinsburg, WV distribution centers to increase speed and capacity to support digital growth.
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