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Walgreens, one of the largest pharmacy store chains in America, announced in November its investment in a new $30 million high-tech, micro-fulfillment center in Liberty, Missouri, creating 200 jobs and over $8 million in payroll. The news for the region made headlines in KC and nationally.
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Local Media Recap
OzarksFirst.com, “Walgreens to open $30 million micro-fulfillment center in Missouri,” appeared November 25, 2021.
KTTN, “Walgreens to build new $30 million fulfillment center in Liberty, creating 200 new jobs,” appeared November 24, 2021.
NewsBreak, “Walgreens to build new $30 million fulfillment center in Liberty, creating 200 new jobs,” appeared November 24, 2021.
Kansas City Business Journal, “Walgreens picks Liberty for one of nine $30M micro-fulfillment centers, will hire 200,” appeared November 23, 2021.
KMBC News, “Walgreens selects Kansas City region for $30 million high-tech, micro-fulfillment center,” appeared November 23, 2021.
Lake Gazette, “Walgreens Selects Missouri for $30 Million High-Tech, Micro-Fulfillment Center,” appeared November 23, 2021.
Fox4, “Walgreens to build $30M high-tech center in Liberty,” appeared November 22, 2021.
KCTV5, “Walgreens announces $30 million fulfillment center in Liberty, bringing 200 new jobs to area,” appeared November 22, 2021.
KSHB-TV, “$30 million Walgreens facility to bring 200 jobs to Liberty,” appeared on November 22, 2021.
National Media Recap
Area Development, “Walgreens Plans Liberty, Missouri, Micro-Fulfillment Center,” appeared November 30, 2021.
Supply Chain Dive, “Walgreens to open $30M MFC in Kansas City region,” appeared November 30, 2021.
Industry Today, “Walgreens Selects KC for High-Tech Fulfillment Center,” appeared November 29, 2021.
Repertoire, “Walgreens to build $30M high-tech, micro-fulfillment center in Kansas City, MO,” November 29, 2021.
GroceryDive, “Walgreens to open $30M MFC in Kansas City region,” appeared November 24, 2021.
MultiChannelMerchant, “Walgreens Selects Kansas City Region for $30 Million High-Tech, Micro-Fulfillment Center,” appeared November 24, 2021.
Our Community Now, “Walgreens Selects Kansas City Region for $30 Million High-Tech, Micro-Fulfillment Center,” appeared November 24, 2021.
Trade and Industry Development, “MO: Walgreens Selects Kansas City Region for Fulfillment Center, with 200 Jobs,” appeared November 24, 2021.
Chain Drug Review, “Walgreens to open high-tech, micro-fulfillment center in 2022,” appeared November 23, 2021.
CoStar, “Walgreens Picks Kansas City for Site of New Micro-Fulfillment Center,” appeared November 23, 2021.
Direct Source News, “Walgreens to Build New $30 Million Fulfillment Center in Liberty,” appeared November 23, 2021.
PR Web, “Walgreens Selects Kansas City Region for $30 Million High-Tech, Micro-Fulfillment Center,” appeared November 23, 2021.
Retail Insights, “Walgreens Selects Kansas City Region For $30M High-Tech, Micro-Fulfillment Center,” appeared November 23, 2021.
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