Dollar Tree has celebrated the grand opening of its 25th U.S. distribution center in Rosenberg, Texas, with a small ceremony. The company also recently started shipping product from its 26th U.S. facility in Ocala, Florida.
Amazon plans to launch a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Temple Terrace, Florida. The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create 750 new, full-time jobs.
Aldi has opened its 2,000th store and plans to keep on growing, entering the greater Phoenix market as part of initiatives that include debuting 70 new stores by the end of the year and, to support slated Gulf Coast expansion, christening a new distribution center in Loxley, AL.
As the company continues to adjust its organization, Bed Bath & Beyond plans to lay off additional workers, according to declarations filed under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.
Today, May 20, J.C. Penney has reopened 34 Texas stores, 12 Florida stores, 11 Ohio stores, and seven Indiana stores bringing the total it has operating to 153 after temporarily closings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As it continues to refocus operations to meet evolving consumer priorities, CVS Health is expanding its recently developed wellness format in the Tampa, FL, area.
Amazon plans to open a fulfillment center in Auburndale, Florida. When the site opens, Amazon will create more than 500 new, full-time jobs for the facility, according to the company.
Dollar General has celebrated the grand opening of its 16,000th store in Panama City, Florida. The company celebrated the milestone with a community celebration and donations to two local elementary schools at its new store, which will serve Gulf Coast residents still rebuilding from Hurricane Michael in October 2018.
Conn’s is continuing to expand, entering into its 15th state with a 413,000-square-foot logistics distribution center in Lakeland, FL, which is scheduled to open in August 2020 as the retailer opens stores in the state.
BJ’s Wholesale Club continues to expand with the recent opening of its newest club in Clearwater, FL.
Regions of the country impacted by Hurricane Michael can receive assistance from Good360, the charity the International Housewares Association has partnered with to provide hurricane victims with home goods products as they rebuild their lives and homes. Last month, IHA partnered with Good360 to help the Carolinas recover from Hurricane Florence.
Publix plans to expand its headquarters in Lakeland, FL, and add 700 additional jobs by the end of 2027.
Ikea has leased additional warehouse space in Lakeland, FL, to serve as a customer distribution center supporting the Tampa, Orlando and Miami markets.
Publix has entered into an agreement to purchase three Florida stores from Safeway.
Ross Dress for Less will open a new namesake store in Cooper City on July 21.
As part of a pilot program at 17 Gainesville, Florida, area stores, Walgreens is bringing together new approaches to pricing and promotions, product selection, the shopping experience and strategic collaborations to bring new services to customers.
Walmart will invest an estimated $200 million over the next year in Florida with the retailer planning new store openings and remodels of more than 40 locations in the Sunshine State.
The DD’s Discounts division of Ross Dress for Less has opened its first two stores in the Chicago area.
Restoration Hardware has promoted Sandra Stangl and David Stanchak to the company’s office of the president.
Publix Super Markets has selected Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, as the second location for its new GreenWise Market concept, which focuses on the specialty, natural and organic sector.