Walmart (NYSE: WMT) Commits Over $300 Million To Ohio Fulfillment Center Targeting Oversized Goods

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    "title": "Walmart (NYSE: WMT) Commits Over $300 Million To Ohio Fulfillment Center Targeting Oversized Goods - foreignpolicyjournal.com",
    "excerpt": "Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is moving forward with a major logistics investment in Warren County, Ohio, anchored by a new fulfillment center specializing in large, non-sortable merchandise. The facility, located at 760 Encore Drive in Turtlecreek Township, will handle oversized items including televisions, furniture, and other bulky goods that require dedicated warehousing infrastructure. Walmart purchased nearly 100 acres in Warren County to support the project, which carries a total investment of more than $300 million. REDI Cincinnati, in partnership with JobsOhio, announced the project and highlighted its significance for the Greater Cincinnati region’s growing logistics corridor. The new center is designed to strengthen Walmart’s next-day delivery network by positioning inventory closer to customers and enabling faster fulfillment of high-volume, large-format orders. Walmart expects to create 315 full-time-equivalent positions at the site, generating an estimated $19.5 million in new annual payroll, with job-creation targets set for completion by December 31, 2029. “Greater Cincinnati has been an important part of Walmart’s operations for years, and this investment represents the next chapter in our commitment to the region,” said Karisa Sprague, senior vice president of Fulfillment Operations at Walmart U.S. “This new facility will complement our existing network, create...",
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