Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Bluestem Brands, an online catalog retailer, has announced a reorganization and the closure of its Fingerhut's St. Cloud regional hub and distribution center, located in Eatonton, Georgia.
The closure will affect 118 employees and is scheduled to occur in two phases, commencing on October 26, 2025, and concluding on November 14, 2025.
According to published reports, the closure is due to certain retail brands discontinuing new orders and eliminating the need for the facility's services.
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