Kroger to invest $95 million and create 250 jobs in Romulus through new customer fulfillment center
ROMULUS, Mich. โ Kroger, one of Americaโs largest grocery retailers, and Ocado, a world leader in technology for grocery ecommerce, on Monday announced Romulus as the latest location for a Customer Fulfillment Center. โKrogerโs decision to invest $95 million and create 250 new jobs in Romulus further demonstrates that Wayne County is a global leader in logistics and fulfillment industries,โ said Warren Evans, Wayne County Chief Executive. The location confirms a previous announcement stating Kroger and Ocado would construct a CFC in the Great Lakes Region. The CFC model โ an automated warehouse facility with digital and robotic capabilities โ will be used to serve customers across the region. โWe are delighted to welcome the Kroger fulfillment center to Romulus, building on the cityโs status as a logistics and fulfillment hub,โ said Romulus Mayor LeRoy Burcroff.