An automated grocery fulfillment warehouse that will serve the Mid-Atlantic region is coming to Frederick, officials said Thursday.

National grocery store chain Kroger is teaming with online grocery retailer Ocado to open the center in a previously vacant warehouse at 7106 Geoffery Way. A groundbreaking or opening date wasn’t immediately announced. Officials said it would open two years after breaking ground.

“Kroger is incredibly excited to construct one of our industry-leading Customer Fulfillment Centers in Maryland in relationship with Ocado to bring fresh food to our customers faster than ever before,” said Robert Clark, Kroger’s senior VP of supply chain, manufacturing and sourcing, in a statement. “Through our strategic partnership, we are engineering a model for the region, leveraging advanced robotics technology and creative solutions to redefine the customer experience.”

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