The Kroger Co. and Ocado announced Frederick, MD, as the latest location for a Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC). Kroger has partnered with Ocado to accelerate its ability to provide customers with anything, anytime, anywhere. The CFC model – an automated warehouse facility with digital and robotic capabilities – will be used to serve customers across the region. This new 350,000-square-foot CFC will accelerate Kroger's ability to expand its products to a larger footprint. Upon completion, 400 new jobs will be created with up to 100 more added later as the service area of this facility expands. The facility will be located at 7106 Geoffrey Way in Frederick, MD. The site confirms an earlier announcement identifying the Mid-Atlantic region as one of the first shed locations. It is expected to become operational 24 months after the site breaks ground and will service several markets, including Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia.