A major European retailer is planning on building its first US headquarters in Fort Mill – investing $25.5 million and create 215 new jobs.
Netherlands-based Action plans will use a roughly 345,000-square-foot building near Carowinds Boulevard and Pleasant Road.
The company operates more than 3,500 discount stores across Europe and is now preparing to enter the U.S. market.
Action plans to occupy the former Stanley Black & Decker facility, which has sat vacant since the company eliminated about 200 local jobs roughly two years ago.
The Fort Mill industrial project would bring 215 jobs over five years and represents a $25.5 million investment.
York County Council is considering tax incentives for the project. Action is also seeking a $500,000 state grant tied to the expansion.
The company is not stopping with a headquarters.
Action is also considering opening its first local retail store on Cherry Road in Rock Hill. Company representatives have said that location could open in late 2027 or early 2028.
York County Council gave the Fort Mill incentive agreement second-reading approval on Nov. 2. Final approval could come as early as Nov. 16.
