Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Fruit of the Loom, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that manufactures clothing, particularly casual wear and underwear, has announced the closure of its Summerville, South Carolina distribution warehouse facility.
The closure will impact 119 employees and is scheduled for March 19, 2024. The closing process will take place over several months and be completed by July 1, 2024.
According to a company spokesperson, “As a global Company operating in a highly competitive marketplace, Fruit of the Loom, Inc., is constantly analyzing its business to ensure we remain as competitive as possible. After an extensive review of our distribution network, the decision was made to close the distribution center in Summerville, South Carolina, in support of a consolidation strategy.”
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