(Hazleton, PA – May 22, 2013) – American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., a leading specialty retailer with more than 920 stores in the U.S. and Canada that targets younger consumers, announced today that it is constructing a one million square foot direct-to-consumer distribution center in Humboldt Industrial Park, Hazle Township.
Today’s announcement was made by AEO during an earnings teleconference with investors and by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett in a press statement that said the company will invest more than $160 million to construct the distribution center that will bring 369 new jobs to Greater Hazleton over the next four years. AEO will also employ around 600 more part-time workers during peak seasons.
“AEO’s decision to locate its newest distribution center in Humboldt Industrial Park is further testament to what many other companies located here already know… Greater Hazleton is a perfect location for industry, not only because of our ideal location in the Northeast, but also for our dedicated quality workforce,” said Kevin O’Donnell, CAN DO’s president.

Located directly along the I-81 corridor in Northeast Pennsylvania





