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Conn’s HomePlus Opens First Florida Distribution Center
May 7,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Conn's, Inc. (NASDAQ: CONN), specialty retailer of furniture, mattresses, home appliances, and consumer electronics, has announced its expansion into Florida, opening a 413,000-square-foot logistics distribution center in Lakeland.
"We're so thankful for the warm welcome we've received as we've entered into Florida, expanding Conn's HomePlus into 15 states," said Norm Miller, Conn's chairman and CEO. "The Lakeland distribution center is an important step in continuing the evolution of the company, creating a footprint for future development and functionality for Conn's HomePlus."
Since entering the state in 2020, Conn's HomePlus has opened six showrooms in Florida, with the capacity to open more than 40 stores across the state. Conn's HomePlus currently employs approximately 150 associates in Florida and operates over 150 retail locations across 15 states.