900 Jobs Coming To Douglas Co. As Stitch Fix Opens Center

LITHIA SPRINGS, GA — The online clothing stylist and ordering company Stitch Fix is opening a distribution center that should bring 900 jobs to Douglas County, state officials said July 12. The personal styling service lets customers order clothes to try on at home, they keep what they want for purchase and ship back what they don't want to keep. Stitch Fix offers styling for women, including petite, plus and maternity sizes, along with men and children.

The Lithia springs distribution center was described in documents as a $56 million investment with 981 jobs at an average wage of $15.82 per hour, AJC.com reported. Stitch Fix will qualify for more than $16 million in incentives if the company reaches its jobs goals. The incentives include nearly $8.6 million in tax credits for newly created jobs, a nearly $1 million state grant, $140,000 in sales and use tax exemptions, and nearly $6.6 million in local property tax breaks.

“Georgia is truly honored to welcome Stitch Fix to Douglas County. Without question, the company’s investment in the Peach State is a testament to our business-friendly climate, access to top talent, and world-class logistics infrastructure,” said Gov. Brian Kemp in a news release. “Stitch Fix’s commitment to premier customer service and community engagement makes it the perfect fit for our state and her diverse, skilled workforce."

“As we expand into Atlanta, we’re excited to create job opportunities for the community and deliver a consistently great experience for our clients and growth for our business. We're looking forward to building our Atlanta team and engaging with the local community, including working with local non-profit organizations that support economic empowerment and well-being for women," said Minesh Shah, vice president of operations at Stitch Fix, in the press release.

"Innovative companies like Stitch Fix are the types of brands that we want to attract. We are excited to welcome Stitch Fix to Douglas County,” said Douglas County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson-Jones. “Stitch Fix choosing Douglas County for its southeast distribution facility is proof that we are open for business. With our partners in economic development, we are committed to working with the company to ensure its success and identify top talent to meet their goal of hiring over 900 people over the next five years.”

Stitch Fix was founded in 2011 by CEO Katrina Lake to help customers buy what they love through personalized shipments of apparel, shoes, and accessories, hand selected by Stitch Fix stylists and delivered to clients’ homes.