Burlington Stores, one of the fastest growing national off-price retailers, known for its tremendous value on brand name merchandise for the home and family, celebrated the groundbreaking of its future distribution center in Buckeye, Arizona, which is expected to open in 2028.
The new expansion was commemorated by Burlington and the local community with a groundbreaking ceremony featuring the City of Buckeye, Garrett Development, VanTrust Real Estate, Butler Design Group, POH+W, Langan, Logan Simpson and Layton Construction.
“We are really excited to break ground on this innovative distribution center optimized for off-price retail,” said Greg Shultz, Executive Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer at Burlington. “This new distribution center is designed with advanced systems and improved processes to drive increased speed, flexibility and efficiency. Burlington offers a wide array of top-quality branded merchandise for the whole family and home, and as our brand continues to grow and evolve, it is imperative that our supply chain infrastructure does as well.”
At full capacity, the facility is estimated to bring thousands of new jobs and career opportunities to Buckeye and the surrounding area.
“This project is more than just a logistics center, it’s an employment hub that brings meaningful job opportunities to Buckeye. With thousands of positions, it gives our residents the chance to build careers closer to home and spend less time commuting outside the city,” said Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn. “Located in a prime area inside the Westpark 360 Industrial Park, this facility will help spark additional growth along a key corridor for the city. Investments like this are critical to strengthening our local economy and moving us toward a future where Buckeye is not only a great place to live, but a place where people can work and grow as well.”
When complete, Burlington’s new distribution center will be one of the company’s most advanced to date, engineered to keep pace with the speed of off-price retail. The new facility will be highly automated and include advanced systems and cutting-edge technology, integrating smarter sorting systems, enhanced workstations, and custom software to streamline daily operations. These enhancements boost productivity, efficiency, and overall workflow, helping merchandise reach store shelves faster, with the goal of giving customers the chance to find something new every time they shop.
In addition to the nearly 2-million-square-foot distribution center, Burlington will open an additional 110 net new stores nationwide by the end of 2026. All new stores feature Burlington’s reimagined store layout, which reflects the brand’s broader strategy to modernize stores. The refreshed format includes wider, more organized aisles and bold signage, making it easier than ever for shoppers to find the brands and must-have trends they know and love.
