As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its distribution and e-commerce operations and meet the rising demand for online shopping, URBN (Urban Outfitters), the holding company for brands like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free people and Nully, has opened a new 604,000 sq.ft. fulfilment centre in the Raymore Commerce Centre in Missouri.
Because of its convenient proximity to several modes of transportation (rail, air, water and road), the Kansas City area has emerged as a major distribution and e-commerce centre in North America. Located at the geographic centre of the continent, Kansas City provides easy access to eighty-five per cent of the United States populace within 48 hours or less.
The Governor of Missouri, Mike Parson, stated that “Missouri is winning more large-scale projects than ever before, and we’re carrying that tremendous momentum into 2023”. Welcoming the expansion and establishment of multiple companies also supports the state economically. URBN’s facility represents US $ 60 million in capital investment. The new centre will also create new jobs, with URBN planning to hire around 750 people to work in Kansas City within the first five years.
Dave Hayne, Chief Technology Officer of URBN and President of Nuuly, said, “We are excited to open our second US fulfilment centre to support our next phase of growth, and proud to work with the State of Missouri and the City of Raymore to bring new jobs to the Kansas City region.”
