Sports apparel company Fanatics announces it will permanently close its Oak Creek distribution center in Riverview, Florida, according to a Nov. 14 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice. The closure will impact approximately 286 employees.

The first date of separation is March 1, 2026, with terminations expected to continue to the closing date scheduled for July 31, 2026. According to the notice, the news was provided to directly affected employees in a timely manner.

Fanatics acquired the Oak Creek location following the purchase of athletic apparel brand Majestic in 2017.  According to ESPN, the plant was expected to continue making jerseys and fan items following the acquisition.

“As our business has grown and our operational needs have evolved, the facility can no longer support the scale, technology, and innovation required to meet our long-term goals,” a spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.

Last year, the brand closed its Jacksonville, Florida, warehouse, laying off 218 employees, as part of its transition to newer buildings and infrastructure. The brand maintains a strong presence in Tampa, employing over 850 employees across its corporate office and operations.

“Fanatics is eager to facilitate any training or other resources the State Trade and Rapid Response Program makes available to affected employees,” the notice states.

Affected employees are not affected by any collective bargaining agreement, and bumping rights do not exist, according to the notice.

According to Supply Chain Drive,  warehouse employment has fallen as companies and brands shift their focus to efficiency within their chains rather than expansion.