thredUP Poised to Bring 300 New Jobs to Metro Atlanta Area

Staff Report From Metro Atlanta CEO

Wednesday, July 27th, 2016

thredup.com, the leading online marketplace to buy and sell secondhand women’s and kids’ clothing, celebrated the Grand Opening of its new distribution center 2670 Breckinridge Blvd. in Duluth, Georgia with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and attended by state and local officials. Speakers at the event included thredUP COO, John Voris and SVP, Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development, Nick Masino.

“We viewed 20 buildings in the Atlanta area before choosing the facility in Gwinnett County. We've chosen Duluth, Georgia because we believe its location is ideal for us to continue to improve the thredUP experience for our customers in the southeastern region,” said John Voris, Chief Operating Officer at thredUP. “The team we’ve hired is hardworking and deeply engaged in our mission. We are excited to continue to bring more job opportunities for people throughout the area,” added Voris.

thredUP has further distribution centers located in San Leandro, California, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and Vernon Hills, Illinois. Its fourth and newest facility, based just outside Atlanta is currently being filled with inventory from fashion brand favorites like J.Crew, Gap, Banana Republic and many more. This new operations hub will serve as a gateway to the southeastern U.S., allowing customers in this region to receive orders and process Clean Out Kits in a much faster timeframe.

With the growing success of e-commerce businesses, a new modern warehouse model has emerged. These facilities are attracting younger local talent by creating more efficient ways to work, and facilitating a fun, enjoyable culture. thredUP’s remodeled facility in Gwinnett County features light-filled rooms, cozy break areas, state-of-the-art air-conditioning, and bright brand colors. Current job opportunities at the new facility include positions across inspection, quality assurance, inventory, and HR management. To learn more, visit https://www.thredup.com/p/careers.

“thredUP’s decision to grow its business here in Georgia is a direct reflection of our first-rate workforce and the ease of access we provide to the company’s online customer base,” said Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. “These are critical components for innovative companies like thredUP to continue growing. I am confident thredUP will benefit from the wealth of resources that make Georgia the No. 1 state for business.”