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American Eagle in Distribution Center Deal

OTTAWA, KS-American Eagle Outfitters plans to open a 400,000-sf distribution center.

By Judie Burkhalter | Updated on October 24, 2000

OTTAWA, KS-American Eagle Outfitters is opening a distribution center here. The Pennsylvania-based clothing retailer chose to open itsfirst Midwestern distribution here aftertalks stalled when the retailer tried to find a space in Lawrence, KS.

American Eagle is to purchase an empty warehouse and open a $31 milliondistribution center by June. The center is expected to employ as many as 300 new workers.Part of the appeal of the 290,000 sf building was that it wasimmediately available. Until about two years ago, the building had beenoccupied by a hardward company that has since gone out of business.

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