The Johnston Amazon distribution facility employs about 1,500 people and packages are primarily moved by robots.

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A formal ribbon-cutting was held Tuesday to mark the grand opening of a new Amazon fulfillment center in Johnston. While the facility has been fully operational since November, ...

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Market Basket is set to open its first Rhode Island location in Johnston. The supermarket will be located at 1300 Hartford Avenue, where BJ’s Wholesale Club used to be.

August 2022:Southern fast food joint Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers wants to open in Johnston in 2023 Opening of the restaurant could be pushed to "early 2024" depending on how construction goes ...