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Crocs, Inc. Officially Opens Its New Americas Distribution Center in Dayton, Ohio
NIWOT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) a world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women and children, today announced the
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[{"type":"text","content":" NIWOT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nCrocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) a world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women and children, today announced the official opening of its new distribution center.\n\n\nThe new 550,000 square foot facility will serve as the distribution center for the Company’s operations in the United States and Canada. It replaces our current facility located outside of Los Angeles, California.\n\n\nBill Bine, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, said, “Today’s opening of our new Americas distribution center in Dayton, Ohio is essential to our future, as it will support our rapidly growing business and provide an enhanced customer experience.”\n\n\nThe Dayton facility is approximately 40% larger than the Company’s prior facility, is staffed by a vibrant and talented workforce, and brings new automation to Crocs. As a result, throughput is expected to be approximately 50% greater than at the former facility. Those benefits, in combination with the facility’s location in the central part of the country, will significantly increase speed-to-market capabilities for wholesale customers and e-commerce consumers.\n\n\nShannon Sisler, Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer, said, “We are excited to make Dayton the home of our new Americas distribution center. Everyone we have worked with since the inception of this project has gone out of their way to welcome us to this wonderful city. We look forward to becoming deeply involved in, and giving back to, our new community.”\n\n\nThe facility is expected to employ over 150 full-time individuals, who will receive competitive pay and benefits. Positions will range from hourly to managerial, and additional temporary personnel will be added at peak periods. To view a complete listing of job openings at the new facility, visit the Career Page on Crocs.com.\n\n\nAbout Crocs, Inc.\n\n\nCrocs, Inc. (Nasdaq:CROX) is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. Crocs’ proprietary Croslite™ material, a molded footwear technology, is included in the vast majority of Crocs’ collection and delivers extraordinary comfort with each step.\n\n\nIn 2019, Crocs declares that expressing yourself and being comfortable are not mutually exclusive. To learn more about Crocs or o...