HarperCollins Plans to Shut Buffalo Distribution Site in 2028
HarperCollins will close its Buffalo warehouse in early 2028 as it prepares a large new logistics center in Brownsburg, Indiana. The Buffalo facility, formerly Harlequin Fulfillment Services, is about 400,000 square feet and employs roughly 100 people. The company said affected workers can seek jobs at the new site and will receive severance and placement assistance.
HarperCollins has decided to close its Buffalo warehouse in early 2028. The company made the call while reviewing its distribution network as it prepares a 1.6 million-square-foot logistics center in Brownsburg, Indiana, which is expected to open next year.
The Buffalo site, formerly Harlequin Fulfillment Services, covers about 400,000 square feet and has roughly 100 workers. A spokesperson said interested employees may apply for jobs at the new Indiana warehouse, and the company will provide severance and job-placement help.
The closure could affect roughly 100 Buffalo-area workers, some of whom may face relocation or job searches, while local suppliers and nearby businesses may see reduced activity. HarperCollins’s move to a larger Indiana hub may alter shipping routes and delivery times for booksellers and readers, though the company’s severance and placement support could soften the transition for employees. The broader publishing industry’s shift toward consolidated logistics may continue to reshape where warehouse jobs are located.