Newegg takes another step into the physical world

Newegg.com is expanding its physical footprint, this time in Canada.



The online electronics retailer opens its Hybrid Centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario on Friday, July 15. The facility serves a dual purpose of allowing customers to pick up their will-call orders, as well as browse tech products or attend an educational seminar. Some of the products on display are available exclusively through Newegg, many of which are making their North American debut at the Hybrid Centre.



The new Hybrid Centre occupies 3,800-sq.-ft. of Newegg’s 81,000-sq.-ft. Richmond Hill facility, which includes a 67,000-sq.-ft. warehouse that processes up to 2,000 orders daily. The remaining square footage is reserved for offices and other administrative use. The facility currently employs 12 workers, with projected job growth of 30% expected annually.



Until now Newegg’s only Hybrid Centre was located in Los Angeles, adjacent to the company’s global headquarters. The Los Angeles Hybrid Centre hosts video game tournaments, celebrity meet-and-greets, vendor launch events and other tech activities. Newegg expects the Richmond Hill Hybrid Centre to follow suit with similar customer engagement activities.



“Canadian customers play a vital role in our North American business, and this new Hybrid Centre stands as a testament to our commitment to put down roots in Canada to serve those customers more directly,” said Danny Lee, Newegg’s CEO. “The Hybrid Centre is convenient for shoppers nearby and will stream PC-building seminars and other tech information for all customers in Canada.”