JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 12 -- The Mississippi Development Authority issued the following news release:

ALO, the fashion and lifestyle brand synonymous with premium studio-to-streetwear rooted in mind-body wellness, is locating a new national fulfillment and distribution center in Southaven. The project represents a corporate investment of nearly $176 million and will create more than 400 new jobs.

ALO is moving into an existing building and will occupy up to 1.2 million square feet, with the option to add returns processing operations at the facility.

The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. DeSoto County and the city of Southaven are assisting with the ...