Wayfair builds new fulfillment center to enhance shopping experience

The epidemic has accelerated the development of online shopping and the "stay-at-home economy", and this trend has pushed the US online home furnishings retailer Wayfair to a new height.

Wayfair is headquartered in Boston , USA . According to Furniture Today , it generated $13 billion in net income in the 12 months ending September 30, 2020. Its business covers North America and Europe, and the company has more than 16,700 employees .

In January 2021 , Wayfair pledged to raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour for employees at all locations in the United States . It said it would offer market-leading compensation, including a full benefits package , while also continuing to improve logistics delivery efficiency.

In addition, Wayfair has stated that it will release its fourth-quarter results for the period ending December 31, 2020 on February 25, 2021. Let us wait and see.

Wayfair plans to build new distribution center

In order to better serve customers, enhance the online shopping experience and improve delivery capabilities, Wayfair said on Friday that it plans to build a new 1.2 million square foot distribution center in Romeoville, Illinois , which will employ 250 workers.

Wayfair said the new factory will be located along Renwick Road , which will further strengthen the company's distribution network and business in Illinois . In addition, the company plans to recruit more than 250 full-time positions, and at the peak of employment, it may eventually create 500 jobs. It is reported that the construction is scheduled to start this spring and is expected to open in mid-2022.

"Our new fulfillment center in Romeoville will enable us to further expand our exceptional shopping experience to meet the needs of our rapidly growing customer base in the Chicagoland area and throughout the United States, " said Thomas Netzer, COO of Wayfair .

And, Romeoville Mayor John Noak said, “ Online retail continues to be a dominant force in today’s marketplace. ”

I believe that Wayfair 's online shopping experience will continue to improve through continuous improvement of its delivery channels and expansion of its delivery coverage. This is also good news for sellers on the Wayfair platform.

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