Warehouse news — October 6, 2026

VetWarehouses edition published October 6, 2026: 2 source-linked stories on warehouse investment, development and policy. Separate from facility risk indicators.

Development · S&S via Morningstar · Oct 6, 2026

S&S plans 500,000-square-foot Phoenix distribution center (opens in a new tab)

S&S announced plans for a 500,000-square-foot automated distribution center in the Phoenix metro area, scheduled to begin operations in late summer 2027. The company said the site will expand capacity across the West and Southwest.

Why it matters: The announcement identifies planned future capacity and operating timing in Phoenix, while distinguishing the proposed facility from an open site.

42 published facility profiles in Phoenix, AZ, including AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC - AZA4, AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC - AZA5, AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC - DAZ2. Listed profiles are not connected to this story.

Development · DC Velocity · Oct 5, 2026

Arvato opens seventh Louisville logistics facility (opens in a new tab)

Arvato opened its seventh Louisville logistics facility, adding approximately 400,000 square feet of capacity. The company said the site is expected to create approximately 150 jobs and takes its Louisville footprint beyond 4 million square feet.

Why it matters: This is an operating 3PL site with opened status, company-reported capacity, and a location near Louisville International Airport.

45 published facility profiles in Louisville, KY, including AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC - DKY6, AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC - HL01, AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC - SDF2. Listed profiles are not connected to this story.