3:35 am on Saturday December 12, 2009
| Posted by Ken Hawkins
Gildan Activewear taking over former Mikasa distribution center
Image by Gilidan Gilidan's feature shot on their homepage. I know what you're thinking, and yes we're lucky to have such cool looking new neighbors.
Local leaders have to be thrilled that they've found a tenant former Mikasa's oldĀ 580,000-square-foot distribution center.
The Post and Courier has the story about who's moving in -- though local hires and more port activity aren't yet a sure thing.
Most shocking of all is the $20 million price: the building cost some $60 million when built, and some $40 million was asked for when it went on the market two years back.