Sports Warehouse To Create 300+ Jobs in Forsyth County

CUMMING, GA — Sports Warehouse will create more than 300 jobs and invest more than $14 million in Forsyth County, state business leaders announced.

The global sports and outdoor equipment chain plans to build an e-commerce fulfillment and distribution center in the county, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

The facility is expected to be open by July 2017.

"It’s clear that Georgia is the best location for Sports Warehouse’s new e-commerce distribution operations ...," said economic development department Commissioner Pat Wilson said in a news release. "The company’s new center in Forsyth County will strengthen our growing economy, and our skilled workforce will support Sports Warehouse in meeting the needs of its international customer base."

The newly created jobs will include positions in distribution, operations and customer service.

Drew Munster, president of Sports Warehouse, said the top priority for the new center is improving customers' ordering experience. He said the new center will help the company offer faster shipping and more convenient customer service hours in the South, Midwest and East Coast.

Atlanta area customers will be able to take advantage of UPS's recent addition of Saturday delivery for ground packages in the metro area, he said.

"Sports Warehouse is a great fit for Forsyth County," said chairman of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Todd Levent. "Thanks to the tireless efforts and forward-thinking nature of county leaders, engaged citizens and a strong community, Forsyth County has the outstanding quality of life and public education system that will assist them in attracting executives and technical professionals to make this project a huge success."

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