465,000 square foot facility represents a more than
$40 million capital investment that
will enhance Foot Locker's distribution capabilities, create
greater cost efficiency, and cut shipping times
Located in Reno, Nevada, the
facility will handle more than 20 million units, serve over 300
stores, and create approximately 200 full-time jobs
Facility integrates sustainable elements, including reclaimed
water, LED lighting, recycled materials, and reflective
ceilings
NEW
YORK, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foot Locker,
Inc. (NYSE: FL) ("Foot Locker"), the New
York-based specialty athletic retailer, today announced the
opening of its new, state-of-the-art distribution center in
Reno, Nevada. In addition to
creating approximately 200 full-time jobs, the more than
$40 million, 465,000 square foot
facility will enhance Foot Locker's distribution capabilities by
handling more than 20 million units and serving over 300 stores on
the West Coast. The facility will also create greater cost
efficiency and cut shipping times within the region by more than 50
percent.
As part of Foot Locker's environmental, social, and governance
(ESG) strategy, the facility also integrates sustainable elements,
including reclaimed water, LED lighting, recycled materials, and
reflective ceilings.
"The opening of this new distribution center is an important
milestone moment for Foot Locker," said Mary Dillon, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Foot Locker, Inc. "As we continue to take important steps
to evolve our omnichannel capabilities and provide a more seamless
experience for our customers, investments and facilities like these
are preparing us for continued success."
The new distribution center will be Foot Locker's second largest
in the United States and will
service stores – Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs Sports –
on the West Coast, as well as digital and website properties.
"We have designed this facility from the ground up with the
latest technology," said Todd
Greener, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Foot
Locker, Inc. "This will allow us to respond to the ever-changing
needs of our customers while strengthening our larger supply chain
network."
About Foot Locker, Inc.
Foot Locker, Inc. leads the celebration of sneaker and
youth culture around the globe through a portfolio of brands,
including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports,
atmos, WSS, and Sidestep. With approximately 2,800 retail stores in
28 countries across North
America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as websites and mobile
apps, Foot Locker, Inc.'s purpose is to inspire and
empower youth culture around the world by fueling a shared passion
for self-expression and creating unrivaled experiences at the heart
of the global sneaker community. Foot Locker, Inc. has
its corporate headquarters in New York. For additional
information, please visit footlocker-inc.
Investor Contact:
Robert
Higginbotham
Vice President, Investor
Relations
robert.higginbotham@footlocker.com
(212)
720-4600
Media Contact:
Matthew Di Taranto
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
matthew.ditaranto@footlocker.com
(718) 970-1260
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SOURCE Foot Locker, Inc.