en.Wedoany.com Reported - Burlington Stores is constructing a nearly 2 million square foot distribution center in Ellabell, Georgia, leveraging its proximity to the Port of Savannah as a key logistics hub to support its East Coast replenishment network and future store expansion. The retailer continues to expand its U.S. footprint, operating 1,212 stores as of the end of fiscal 2025, and plans to open a net of 110 new stores by the end of 2026.
The Georgia facility is one of several major supply chain investments Burlington has announced this year. In April, the company broke ground on a nearly 2 million square foot distribution center in Buckeye, Arizona, expected to be operational by 2028. Burlington stated that the facility will feature automation, advanced sorting systems, and custom software designed to boost productivity and accelerate the delivery of merchandise to stores. Greg Shultz, Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer of Burlington, said at the announcement that the distribution center is optimized for discount retail, with advanced systems and improved processes designed to enhance speed, flexibility, and efficiency.
In an interview with Supply Chain 24/7, Erin Vigil, Director of Operations at Burlington Stores, stated that the retailer is adding stores at a rapid pace, opening approximately one hundred per year. Unlike traditional retailers that plan and purchase merchandise in bulk months in advance, Burlington's off-price model relies on opportunistic buying and a constantly changing merchandise mix, presenting unique supply chain challenges within distribution centers and stores.
Because merchandise arrives in various forms and quantities, Burlington typically processes items after they reach its network rather than relying on suppliers to complete all preparations. Vigil noted that once goods arrive, the company must figure out how to handle and distribute them in a reasonable manner. As Burlington expands its store base, the company is also investing in the infrastructure needed to support this growth, emphasizing that in the off-price business, back-end operations are just as important as front-end work.
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