Everett, Washington – Funko, a maker of popular culture collections, is closing warehouses in the northern city of Seattle and consolidating its distribution work in Arizona.
The Daily Herald reported on Thursday that the company operates two factories near Everett Penn oil field, which reportedly employ hundreds of employees.
“In order to better serve our customers and fans, Funko decided to integrate our warehouse business into a single facility in Buckeye, Arizona in 2022,” a Funko spokesman said in an email statement to geekwire. “We will work with our distribution center employees to support them through the transition period, including possible relocation and / or other opportunities within the organization.”
The spokesman did not provide much details about the possible impact on the work.
The herald pointed out that a report by Phoenix business daily in October said that Funko would hire about 360 employees in a 863000 square foot facility rented by Aesculus in the suburb of Phoenix, and the company would occupy the space before April 1.
Funko’s headquarters and flagship retail store are located in downtown Everett. A company that makes pop music! Statues and other products related to films, television and comics were established in 1998 and entered a new space in 2017.
“Funko will continue to invest in Everett and is currently recruiting dozens of positions,” a company spokesman said.
