The RealReal Plans State-of-The-Art Fulfillment Center in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
12/27/2018
The company, founded in 2011 by CEO Julie Wainwright, expects to expand its workforce by more than 770 employees. The RealReal is headquartered in San Francisco and has locations throughout the United States, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, DC, Dallas, and Miami, plus a site it will maintain in Secaucus.
“Much of The RealReal’s success comes from the ability to turn inventory around quickly, and New Jersey is ideally situated to support our growing operations in the US,” said Wainwright. “The State’s vast pool of skilled talent will enable our recruiting efforts to keep pace with our expansion.”
“New Jersey is well-positioned to support the growth of companies like The RealReal that are built around novel concepts that are catching the eye of a new generation of consumers,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “We are happy to have The RealReal as part of our diverse business ecosystem as we roll out our plan for a stronger and fairer economy.”
As an incentive, RealReal was approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for Grow New Jersey tax credits to encourage the company to choose the Perth Amboy site over a competing location in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
“Growing companies like The RealReal are recognizing the logistical advantages of establishing operations in New Jersey,” said NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan. “New Jersey offers proximity to major highways, ports and airports, and access to our skilled workforce will enable The RealReal to quickly find the many employees it needs to continue its expansion.”
In addition, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development also played a role in The RealReal’s growth in New Jersey by providing six on-the-job-training grants for participants of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, and two customized training grants totaling more than $110,000 in 2017 and 2018.
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