Buckeye’s industrial boom just landed another heavyweight tenant, as Burlington Stores broke ground last Wednesday on a nearly 2-million-square-foot distribution center inside the Westpark 360 industrial park. Company and city officials say the highly automated facility is expected to open in 2028, with construction crews already on site and early work underway.
According to the Arizona Commerce Authority, the fulfillment campus will total nearly 2,000,000 square feet and is being built with smarter sorting systems, enhanced workstations and custom software to move merchandise to stores more quickly. The agency notes the center is meant to support Burlington’s expansion plan, which includes roughly 110 net new stores slated through the rest of 2026.
"We are really excited to break ground on this innovative distribution center optimized for off-price retail," Burlington Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer Greg Shultz said, according to the City of Buckeye. Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn called the project "more than just a logistics center" and said it will "bring meaningful job opportunities," adding that the development will help fuel additional growth along a key corridor for the city.
Buckeye's buildout keeps growing
Buckeye has been stacking up retail and industrial projects in recent years, from new big-box pads to multi-million-square-foot logistics campuses that feed the Valley's warehouses and stores, as reported in Buckeye retail boom. That coverage highlights ongoing infrastructure work and a wave of anchors reshaping the Verrado corridor and nearby industrial parks.
Jobs, timeline and what to expect
City officials say the project will create thousands of construction and long-term operational jobs across the West Valley, offering residents opportunities to work closer to home, according to the City of Buckeye. Burlington and its partners plan to phase in hiring as the campus rises, and the center's automation is designed to support the retailer's push to open about 110 new stores this year, per the Arizona Commerce Authority.
What’s next
Construction is set to continue over the coming years, with an operational target in 2028. Burlington is directing applicants and local partners to its online channels for hiring timelines and updates. Local coverage of the groundbreaking is available from outlets including KTAR, and Burlington has more company information on its Burlington media page.
