Walmart Plans To Build New Fulfillment Center In Pennsylvania

Walmart Inc WMT plans to build a new fulfillment center in southern Pennsylvania to support its supply chain network and eCommerce capabilities.
The 1.8 million-square-foot Shippensburg facility, slated to open in 2022 spring, will create up to 600 permanent, full-time jobs in the region.
The fulfillment centers are focused on storing millions of items that are picked, packed, and shipped directly to customers as soon as the next day.
Walmart operates seven distribution centers, 160 retail stores and employs more than 60,000 associates in the state of Pennsylvania.
Price Action: WMT shares are trading lower by 1.10% at $140.11 on the last check Tuesday.