Ross Stores is opening a 1.75 million-square-foot processing and distribution center in Bakersfield, California, press release from the City of Bakersfield.
Distribution network expansion
The $500 million investment marks Ross’ 10th distribution center, press release. Distribution centers in the retailer’s network include three other sites in California, as well as Buckeye, Arizona, and Brookshire, Texas, ’ website. On the East Coast, Ross operates a distribution center in Pennsylvania and two in South Carolina.
Timeline and employment impact
The multiyear project is slated to break ground in 2027, creating nearly 1,000 new jobs, press release. Ross did not respond to a request for more details by the time of publication.
Strategic context
The new distribution center comes as Ross pushes a brick-and-mortar expansion strategy. Earlier this year, Ross announced plans to open 47 new stores, including 35 Ross Dress for Less and 12 DD’s Discounts locations. In August, Ross reported that customer traffic increased in Q2.
Source: Supply Chain Dive
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