American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

Project facts

Decision / announcement date

2026-07-17

Date precision

day

Sector

Logistics & distribution

Facility action

New facility

Facility type

Distribution center

Project status

Announced

Project / facility

Southeast distribution hub

Figures & qualifications

Capital category

Committed

Capital scope

site

Jobs classification

New/Direct

Jobs basis

Governor: 'will create more than 200 new jobs in Rowan County' (floor).

Statistical exclusion reason

Expansion band ($50M/100): outside the core $100M/250 statistical series.

American Eagle Outfitters will invest $41 million in a Southeast distribution hub in Salisbury, creating more than 200 jobs.