Variety Wholesalers Bringing Over 300 Jobs to Metro Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA — Variety Wholesalers, Inc., a retail store chain, will establish its second major distribution center in Coweta County, creating 320 jobs and investing approximately $10.5 million in the Newnan area.

The distribution center will support Variety Wholesalers stores as the company expands its presence in the southeastern, midwestern and south central United States.

“Georgia’s business climate and transportation infrastructure continue to attract major businesses such as Variety Wholesalers to the state,” said Gov. Nathan Deal in the announcement. “Variety Wholesalers’ decision to expand to Coweta County speaks to Georgia’s growing commercial infrastructure, demonstrates the significant investment opportunities offered by our ports and will further establish our state as an industrial magnet.”

Variety Wholesalers is based in Henderson, N.C., and operates 360 stores in 16 states. The newly created jobs will include positions in management, operations, transportation and logistics. Georgia Quick Start will provide customized training for new distribution center employees.

Variety Wholesalers offers merchandise including apparel, shoes and accessories for the family, as well as home décor and furniture.

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