Home Depot Opens Three Distribution Centers; To Bring 500 Jobs To Baltimore

Home Depot Inc HD has opened three new distribution centers in Sparrows Point's revitalized Tradepoint Atlantic development.
The newly opened facility is an 812,000-square-foot building and offers fulfillment for online orders, providing a broader range of products directly to customers.
The distribution centers will bring about 500 new full- and part-time jobs to Baltimore and provide faster delivery options to customers in the region.
"By investing in our supply chain, we'll continue to meet the changing expectations of our Pro and DIY customers – getting us closer to our goal of offering same day and next day delivery to 90 percent of the U.S. population," said SVP supply chain, Stephanie Smith.
Home Depot operates five distribution centers across the state of Maryland, servicing 42 stores.
Price Action: HD shares are trading higher by 0.85% at $331.54 on the last check Tuesday.