US supermarket chain Wegmans Food Markets has announced plans to develop a full-service regional distribution operation in Hanover County, Virginia, US.
The grocery retailer will invest $175m in the location, which will be located along Sliding Hill and Ashcake Roads in Ashland.
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The location will expand the company’s distribution network on the East Coast and is expected to generate 700 new jobs in the county.
Virginia governor Ralph Northam said: “It’s a significant win when a business decides to create 700 full-time, well-paid jobs and we are proud that a company of Wegmans’ stature has chosen to establish its major new operation in Hanover County.
“Virginia is a world-class transportation and logistics hub and the location of this campus will greatly enhance Wegmans’ fast-growing East Coast distribution network.
“I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with Wegmans officials to discuss ways we can strengthen our partnership and I look forward to the company’s continued success in the Commonwealth.”
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By GlobalDataThe Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Hanover County and the Greater Richmond Partnership were all involved in securing the project in favour of Virginia.
Governor Northam also approved a $2.35m grant under the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund for the project.
In October this year, Wegmans opened the 74,000ft2 store in New York City.
