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Macy’s Bets $640 Million on Robotic Warehouse to Revive Retail Fortunes

Macy’s is investing heavily in automation with a new $640 million robotic warehouse in North Carolina. The 2.5 million-square-foot facility aims to accelerate online order processing and improve inventory management as the retailer battles declining sales and increased competition.

Major Automation Investment

Macy’s is making a massive $640 million bet on automation with the opening of its largest and most technologically advanced warehouse facility in North Carolina, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal. The 2.5 million-square-foot distribution center represents one of the most significant investments in the retailer’s 167-year history as it seeks to reverse years of declining sales.

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Canadian Medical Equipment Firm Expands U.S. Operations with North Carolina Factory

A Canadian rehab equipment manufacturer is establishing its U.S. headquarters in North Carolina, bringing 20 new jobs to Lenoir County. The $4 million investment includes a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to serve growing American clients.

Canadian Manufacturer Expands U.S. Presence

Cardon Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment USA, a Canadian manufacturer specializing in therapy tables and clinical rehabilitation equipment, is establishing its United States headquarters and manufacturing operations in Kinston, North Carolina, according to reports. The company plans to invest more than $4 million in the new facility, which will create 20 jobs in the region.