Cabarrus Today

Governor Roy Cooper expressed his pleasure at the announcement that Kroger will be building a high-tech customer fulfillment center in Concord, North Carolina, creating nearly 700 jobs. He stated, “As e-commerce continues to grow, I’m pleased Kroger will locate this highly advanced fulfillment center in our state. From our hard working and skilled people to our advanced transportation networks and overall business climate, North Carolina offers the right ingredients for a modern business to succeed.”

Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Chair Steve Morris shared his excitement about Kroger's innovative approach to local commerce, saying, “Kroger is delivering a concept that will revolutionize local commerce. They’re bringing creativity and innovation to our lives. That aligns with our expectations of innovative business. It’s exciting to know that the residents of Cabarrus County will be among the first in the nation to benefit from it.”

Gabriel Arreaga, Kroger’s senior vice president and chief supply chain officer, highlighted the company's commitment to creating career opportunities and providing fast delivery of fresh food and household essentials to customers. Arreaga stated, “The acceleration of our delivery business continues with the development of an additional customer fulfillment center, advancing our commitment to creating career opportunities and serving shoppers fresh food fast through interconnected, automated, and innovative facilities and last-mile solutions across America.”

Mayor Bill Dusch of Concord expressed his enthusiasm for the new investment, saying, “Kroger is a well-established and trusted household name and will bring more than 700 good-quality jobs to Concord. We’re thrilled to have their investment in our city.”

N.C. Senator Paul Newton welcomed the news of Kroger's selection of Concord and Cabarrus County for the fulfillment center, stating, “These new jobs and investment will help many families in our area for years to come.”

Cabarrus EDC Executive Director Page Castrodale shared her excitement about the project, stating, “Their investment will no doubt have a significant impact on our citizens and others in the region because of the financial investment and job opportunities, but also because this type of service makes Cabarrus County an even more attractive place to live.”

Overall, the project is expected to have a positive economic impact on the region, with an estimated payroll impact of more than $29 million each year. The state's Economic Investment Committee approved a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) to facilitate the project, with the potential to grow the state’s economy by $820.8 million over a 12-year term.