Goodfood planning to accelerate on-demand grocery with new micro-fulfillment centers
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Goodfood planning to accelerate on-demand grocery with new micro-fulfillment centers

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to accelerate the scaling of Goodfood’s on-demand grocery and meal solutions network, through the signing of multiple incremental new micro-fulfillment centers leases, fund their required capital expenditures as well as their initial start-up and expenses, and for general corporate purposes.

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An Amazon distribution center is in the works in Ashland.
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An Amazon distribution center is in the works in Ashland.

Construction is underway for the multinational technology company to have a warehouse in the Cartwright Business & Technology Park near the Columbia Regional Airport, though the e-commerce giant has not officially announced its plans.

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Macey's planning new automated omnichannel warehouse in Tennessee
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Macey's planning new automated omnichannel warehouse in Tennessee

The project aims to enhance overall performance through partnership with a world class automation vendor while also building a system with top tier scalability. Through this investment, Macy’s Portland fulfillment center will roll out new processes to increase its capacity and productivity as well as be in a position for future investment and business growth.

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HelloFresh to open new DC in Derby and create 450 jobs
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HelloFresh to open new DC in Derby and create 450 jobs

The building will feature a 500kW photovoltaic system on its roof operated by SmartParc, and be able to deliver 430,000kWh per annum which relates to 224,000kg CO2 emissions. To prevent food waste, HelloFresh plans to set up a partnership with a local food bank, which will distribute unsold but still edible food to communities in need.

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Amazon planning 93 feet high fulfillment center in Wisconsin
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Amazon planning 93 feet high fulfillment center in Wisconsin

The $200 million, five-story project on a 145-acre site would employ 1,500 people, operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and serve as a “middle mile” facility catering to large trucks that deliver to other distribution facilities that service delivery vans charged with final destinations for packages.

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Amazon increases Prime subscription price in U.S. as membership tops 200 million
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Amazon increases Prime subscription price in U.S. as membership tops 200 million

Amazon Prime includes a streaming service that attempts to rival Netflix Ias well as free delivery that Amazon has been trying to get down to a single day after previously promising to have goods to customers in two days. Amazon has been spending billions of dollars in recent years to deliver goods faster, which has been a drag on profit, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to supply-chain and staffing difficulties.

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Amazon confirmed for new distribution center in Fayetteville
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Amazon confirmed for new distribution center in Fayetteville

The distribution center will be located across 94 acres and is expected to open in 2023. The project will create more than 500 full-time jobs and hundreds of part-time jobs, according to the Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation.

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