Ollie's Bargain Outlet's new Princeton, Ill., distribution center.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet has opened a new distribution center in Princeton, Ill.
The 615,000-square-foot facility will play a role in the retailer’s growth and support its nationwide expansion efforts to open more than 1,300 stores. The distribution center will have more than 200 full-time positions.
"This is a monumental day for Ollie's as we further expand into the Midwest market," said Eric van der Valk, president at Ollie's. "The opening of our first Midwest distribution center enhances our ability to service 150 plus stores, fueling the next phase of our growth."
The new facility will serve 60 stores in nine states and will eventually service more than 150 stores across the Midwest and beyond. Ollie's currently has 525 stores across 31 states and growing.