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.