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American Eagle center to close in July

WARRENDALE, Allegheny County — Two years ago American Eagle Outfitters announced it would close its distribution center in the Thorn Hill Industrial Park in 2015.

Company officials say that closing date will come at the end of July.

The 200 employees have been given an opportunity to transfer to the new distribution center in eastern Pennsylvania or to other American Eagle facilities.

The company also has severance benefits and a transition package.

Officials said the decision to close the facility was made because more customers are shopping online.

The distribution center has been in operation since 2007. Company officials say the 500,000-square-foot space couldn't be reconfigured or expanded to meet the changing and growing online market.

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