Lidl opening distribution center in Georgia

German-based Lidl, which opened its first U.S. stores on the East Coast in mid-June, said Monday it is establishing a regional headquarters and distribution center in Cartersbill, Ga. The $100 million facility will create 250 jobs over the next five years.

“We are excited to announce new growth and investment in our U.S. expansion” said Brendan Proctor, president and CEO of Lidl U.S. “Our Cartersville facility will help us efficiently deliver top-quality goods to our future customers throughout the area.  We selected Bartow County because it offers an outstanding workforce, a centralized location for our distribution network, and because Bartow County is a great place for our employees to work and live.”

Lidl operates more than 10,000 stores in 28 countries. Lidl’s U.S. headquarters is in Arlington County, Va.

Lidl will open four new stores in Virginia and North Carolina on July 13. About 90 percent of the groceries at Lidl are private brands.