Zappos closing 325,000-square-foot Louisville facility
A Zappos.com facility in Louisville is winding down operations, according to Louisville Business First.
The Outlet Powered by Zappos plans to close its doors later in the year, the company confirmed. It's unclear exactly when it will move out of its 325,000-square-foot building located at 9101 Minor Lane off South Park Road near the Renaissance South Business Park.
A spokesperson said the following via email:
"Zappos regularly assesses our investments across the company as part of ongoing business planning. Coming out of the uncertainty of the last two years, we are now in a better position to make decisions based on more normalized demands. With this in mind, we're refocusing away from areas of the business that no longer meet our needs. We are shifting our investments to ensure we remain committed to creating 'Wow' opportunities for Zappos customers, brand partners, and each other."
The company said it is too early to tell how many employees will be affected by the closure, but noted it is working to find new and available roles at Zappos, as well as opportunities within its network.
Zappos is a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc., which has a few operations in the Louisville region and is one of the area's largest employers with nearly 6,000 workers.
Zappos Unboxed, which opened in the Mall St. Matthews in early 2021, will not be affected by the closure. The company recently opened a new-to-market concept called Zappos Beyond in the mall as well, which offers luxury fashion items.
Zappos initially moved its sister retailer 6pm.com from Bullitt County to the Minor Lane location in 2019. It has since become home to The Outlet Powered by Zappos.
For more on Zappos and the building on Minor Lane, you can read Louisville Business First's entire article here.