Kohl's Department Stores has entered into a purchase agreement to build a new e-commerce distribution center in DeSoto, Texas.
The plant is expected to open in summer 2012, upon completion the approximately 951,000 square-foot building that will fulfill online purchases made through Kohls.com.
Menomonee Falls-based Kohl's will close on the agreement once the building process is complete. As part of the company's continued growth, the Texas site was selected for its proximity that will enable the company to better serve Kohls.com's Central and Midwest customer base.
"We are committed to delivering on our promise to 'expect great things.' This new facility will ensure that Kohl's is able to accommodate the tremendous growth of our Kohls.com business," said Ken Bonning, Kohl's executive vice president of store planning and logistics. "We currently operate 84 stores in Texas, and are pleased to expand our presence with this new facility. We anticipate creating approximately 400 jobs for the community in a phased approach over the next three years. The new facility will serve as a fulfillment site for Kohls.com purchases.
Kohl's has experienced more than a 50 percent e-commerce sales increase in 2010, and expects sales on Kohls.com to reach $1 billion this fiscal year. Upon the opening of the new DeSoto facility, Kohl's will operate a total of 13 distribution centers across the country.
Kohl’s to build new distribution center in Texas
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