Walmart-owned Sam’s Club said Thursday it will open two distribution centers in early 2024 outside St. Louis and Minneapolis. The facilities are part of a multi-year growth plan to transform the supply chain at Sam’s Club and evolve network and end-to-end capabilities, according to Walmart.
In addition to bringing jobs to the areas, the distribution centers will give Sam’s Club customers a better shopping experience with delivery speed increases and product availability, says the retailer.
The first facility will open in the greater St. Louis area in January 2024. The 370,000-square-foot facility will serve as a combined distribution and fulfillment center, creating more than 100 jobs across the region. The greater Minneapolis facility will serve as a multipurpose distribution center. The 365,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in March 2024 and will employ more than 80.
"We’re excited to extend our supply chain network and capabilities for our clubs and members in the region. We’re designing our supply chain network to strengthen our omnichannel experience and increase efficiencies and delivery speed to wherever our members decide to shop with us and receive their products," said Joseph Godsey, SVP of supply chain at Sam’s Club, in a statement.
Sam’s Club recently shared plans to open a new distribution center in Oklahoma City and a new fulfillment center in Lithia Springs, Georgia.
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