The Kroger Company has announced that the next customer fulfillment center equipped with Ocado technology will be established in Phoenix, AZ.  This follows previous advisories of the intent by Kroger to develop ten Ocado centers throughout the U.S.  The Phoenix facility will be 200,000 square feet in extent and will become operational within two years of approval.

In commenting on the Kroger project, Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix, stated “We are excited to see the potential of an estimated 700 jobs within the first five years of operation.”

Ocado locations scheduled for erection include units in Frederick, MD.; Pleasant Prairie, WI.; Groveland, FL. ; Forest Park and Dallas, TX.