The Home Depot Opens Three New Florida Distribution Centers

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The Home Depot has opened three new distribution centers in South Florida, specifically in West Palm Beach, Miami, and Fort Myers, aimed at enhancing delivery services for Pro and DIY customers. A new 332,000-square-foot facility in Miami will handle oversized products. The company plans to add two more centers in Miami by 2022, leading to over 150 new job opportunities in the region. These expansions are part of Home Depot's ongoing $1.2 billion supply chain investment, which includes building approximately 150 new facilities nationwide.

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• Opened three new distribution centers in South Florida to enhance delivery services.
• New Miami facility is 332,000 square feet, dedicated to oversized product delivery.
• Plans for two additional Miami centers in 2022, increasing delivery capabilities.
• Expected to create over 150 new jobs in the region from these expansions.
• Part of a $1.2 billion investment in supply chain improvements.

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ATLANTA, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot announced today that it has opened three new distribution centers across Florida, spanning from West Palm Beach and Miami to Fort Myers. The facilities will provide even faster delivery options to customers in the South Florida region. The company plans to open two additional Miami distribution centers in 2022. Together, these five facilities are expected to create more than 150 new full- and part-time jobs across the region.

"Our customers have varying needs – from DIYers renovating their homes to professional contractors on job sites," said Kyle Dennis, vice president of supply chain development. "These investments are helping us deliver to our Pro and DIY customers across South Florida when, where and how they want."

The newly opened facility in Miami is a 332,000-square-foot building that will deliver big and bulky construction materials and other oversized product directly to Pro and DIY customers.

The new delivery locations in West Palm Beach and Fort Myers expand The Home Depot's appliance delivery to customers in those markets.

The company will open two additional Miami facilities in 2022 to expand delivery of appliances and same-day and next-day parcel delivery to customers across the region.

Hiring is ongoing across the country as the company's supply chain expansion continues. Interested jobseekers should visit careers.homedepot.com for a quick and easy application – or, text JOBS to 52270 for a link to apply to local positions.

In 2017, the company announced a $1.2 billion investment in its supply chain and is in the process of building out its network with about 150 new facilities nationwide. They include a variety of formats to meet the unique needs of different customers in the dynamically changing world of retail.

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer. The Company operates a total of 2,298 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2020, The Home Depot had sales of $132.1 billion and earnings of $12.9 billion. The company employs approximately 500,000 associates. The Home Depot's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 index.

 

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FAQ

What recent distribution center openings did Home Depot announce?

Home Depot announced the opening of three new distribution centers in West Palm Beach, Miami, and Fort Myers, Florida.

How many jobs will the new distribution centers create in Florida?

The new distribution centers are expected to create more than 150 new full- and part-time jobs across South Florida.

What size is the new facility in Miami?

The new facility in Miami is a 332,000-square-foot building designed for delivering oversized products.

When does Home Depot plan to open more distribution centers in Miami?

Home Depot plans to open two additional distribution centers in Miami in 2022.

What is the significance of Home Depot's $1.2 billion investment?

The $1.2 billion investment aims to bolster Home Depot's supply chain through the addition of approximately 150 new facilities nationwide.