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Walmart Opens Massive $300M e-Commerce Fulfillment Center In Polk County

Walmart Opens Massive $300M e-Commerce Fulfillment Center In Polk County

Walmart's total investment in the facility is more than $300 million, according to figures the company released in May. In 2015, Polk County officials approved a 10-year tax abatement incentive deal for the project.

"Walmart could have chosen to open this new fulfillment center in any location," Gov. Rick Scott said in a statement. "Yet they know that Florida is the best place for them to grow their business and create new jobs."

 

Walmart Investing Big In Florida

Walmart Investing Big In Florida

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has revealed its statewide growth and investment plans for Florida, which it says will lead to an economic impact of well above $450 million. The mega-retailer’s plan will grow Walmart’s 375-facility footprint in Florida and build on the continued positive momentum in U.S. sales, customer traffic and customer feedback that the company highlighted in its most recent financial results.