Nationwide reach doesn’t have to mean one-size-fits-all; it means the right inventory in the right place at the right time. That’s where our Lino Lakes, MN facility plays a critical role with its centralized location. Strategically located between our coastal hubs in California and Texas, the Lino Lakes warehouse serves as a central point to span coast to coast with speed, scalability, and flexibility.

Why Midwest Distribution Matters

Most growing brands start their fulfillment strategy at the coast, near ports, dense populations, and major retailers. But as volumes grow and customer bases spread across the U.S., fulfillment from a single region leads to delays, rising costs, and limited flexibility. That’s why our clients look to the Midwest. With over 400,000 square feet of modern warehousing space, our Lino Lakes facility helps balance coastal shipments and enables more efficient distribution to the central and eastern U.S.

Key Advantages of Our Lino Lakes Location:

• Two-day ground coverage to a majority of U.S. zip codes
• Proximity to Minneapolis/St. Paul retail and transportation infrastructure
• Faster turnarounds and optimized freight spend compared to coastal-only shipping

Strategic Locations Built to Deliver

• Bloomington, CA – Ideal for imports, West Coast retail, and eCommerce distribution
• Brookshire, TX – High-volume fulfillment near the Port of Houston and central U.S. access
• Lino Lakes, MN – High-touch fulfillment and inventory precision in beauty, health, and baby

DA aligns its’ strengths to meet your operational needs, from high-touch fulfillment in the Midwest to high-volume distribution near major ports.

Built for Brands in Beauty, Health, and Baby

Lino Lakes is especially suited to brands with complex inventory needs, such as those in the beauty, health, and baby product sectors. These categories often require:

• Lot tracking and shelf-life monitoring
• High-SKU, high-touch fulfillment
• Secure, climate-stable storage

Whether you’re shipping to national retailers or direct to consumers, our Minnesota team ensures quality, compliance, and responsiveness at every step.

Midwest Power, National Reach

When you partner with DA, you get a logistics partner that delivers scalable fulfillment, responsive service, and strategic warehouse placement, built to grow with your business and simplify your supply chain.

Connect with our 3PL experts here.

Personalized Logistic Solutions

As eCommerce and retail brands in the beauty, health, and baby categories continue to scale, logistics complexity becomes a make-or-break factor. That’s why more brands are turning to Distribution Alternatives’ Lino Lakes, MN facility, a centrally located 3PL hub built for growth, flexibility, and speed.

Strategic Midwest Location for Retail and DTC Reach – Located in the heart of the Upper Midwest, our Lino Lakes facility offers strategic proximity to national retail distribution hubs and key metro markets. This central location reduces transit times and lowers freight costs, which offers critical advantages for meeting both retailer compliance and D2C delivery expectations. Whether you’re stocking shelves or fulfilling eCommerce orders, Lino Lakes gives your brand a reliable and cost-effective edge.

Niche Expertise in Beauty, Health, and Baby Products – Our Lino Lakes team understands the demands of premium, fast-moving consumer goods. We offer tailored logistics solutions for high-SKU, high-touch product lines common in beauty, wellness, and baby care. From lot tracking and expiration management to branded kitting and secure storage, we help brands maintain compliance and delight end users.

Personalized Fulfillment Solutions that Scale – We don’t offer one-size-fits-all logistics. At Lino Lakes, we personalize processes around your operational needs. Whether your needs are eCommerce fulfillment with real-time inventory visibility, B2B retail prep, or specialty packaging for promotional launches, DA has you covered. As your volumes grow, our systems and staff scale with you to maintain service levels and keep your logistics strategy agile.

Let’s Talk Logistics That Work for You – If you’re ready to simplify fulfillment and speed up delivery times without compromising quality, our Lino Lakes location is ready to support your next phase of growth.

Take the first step and contact us here.

With the recent 90-day pause on tariffs announced, brands have a rare window of opportunity and a chance to regroup, refocus, and reinforce their supply chain strategies.

At Distribution Alternatives, we see these as opportunities to adapt, evolve, and serve our partners even better. With the right logistics strategy in place, businesses can stay ahead of uncertainty and continue to grow, no matter how the landscape changes.

Take advantage of the 90-day tariff pause.
Download the guide here.

At DA we’ve been helping brands stay agile for 90 years. In times like these, adaptability isn’t optional, it’s essential.

1. Rethink Your Storage Strategy. Maximize Efficiency.
   The pause in tariffs we are experiencing today offers a valuable opportunity to streamline your fulfillment approach. Your transportation and storage strategy plays a key role in your bottom line. By optimizing your footprint now, you can cut costs, boost speed, and improve service.Our Solution:
   Regional warehousing reduces final mile costs and places your inventory closer to your customers. That means faster delivery, lower transportation expenses, and a more agile supply chain and whatever comes next. Visit our locations, here.
2. Make Agility Your Advantage
   In a fast-changing supply chain landscape, agility is key. At DA, we help brands stay ahead with flexible warehousing, scalable fulfillment, real-time inventory insights, and a nationwide distribution network designed for speed and adaptability.
   
   Our Solution:
   Our proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS) is developed and supported by our in-house IT team, giving you real-time visibility, precise control, and seamless integration with your systems. With our proprietary software, we can customize solutions to fit your exact needs and respond quickly to any changes in demand, supply, or strategy, ensuring your operation stays ahead of the curve.
3. Partner with a Team Built for What’s Next
   As companies diversify suppliers and explore nearshoring, supply chain adaptability has never been more critical. Success depends on more than just sourcing, it requires a logistics strategy that’s flexible, scalable, and built to evolve.
   
   Our Solution:
   Distribution Alternatives offers dynamic logistics partnerships that help you adapt quickly to shifting demands, new trade routes, and regional growth opportunities. Whether you’re navigating the current 90-day tariff pause or planning for long-term changes in global trade, we’re here to keep you moving forward.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Brookshire, TX – Distribution Alternatives, Inc. (DA), a leading Houston 3PL provider, is proud to announce that its new 855,000 square foot warehouse and distribution center in Brookshire, Texas is not just open—it’s thriving.

New 855,000 Sq. Ft. 3PL Warehouse Facility Gaining Momentum

Since the initial announcement in August 2024, DA has welcomed six clients and is actively onboarding several more. The demand for order fulfillment in Houston and retail-ready logistics continues to grow in this strategically positioned hub.

Located just west of Houston and near one of the nation’s most efficient ports, the Brookshire facility is purpose-built for fast-growing brands seeking scalable, tech-enabled supply chain solutions in Houston. Its proximity to the Port of Houston and access to major freight corridors supports faster, more reliable delivery across the country.

“We’re open, we’re growing, and we’re delivering results,. We’ve hit the ground running in the Houston logistics market, and we’re excited to help more brands take advantage of this high-performance fulfillment environment.”

Dawson Hayes –  Business Development Manager at Distribution Alternatives

Built for Retail. Designed to Scale.

The Brookshire Houston warehouse facility offers:

• 855,000 sq. ft. of flexible, high-bay warehouse space
• Integrated B2B and D2C fulfillment services
• Advanced EDI compliance and routing guides
• Custom pick and pack, kitting, and retail prep services
• Prime access to highway, rail, and the Port of Houston

Diverse Clients. Custom 3PL Solutions.

DA serves brands across gift & décor, consumer packaged goods (CPG), toys & juvenile products, housewares, and health & beauty. The Houston location also supports clients in apparel, PPE, and fitness, offering customized fulfillment solutions for nearly any product category.

Real Clients. Real Results.

A recent client—a leading home and holiday décor brand—relocated from California to DA’s Houston distribution center, reporting major logistics wins:

• 2-day increase in fulfillment speed
• 2–3 day reduction in East Coast transit times
• 5–7 day decrease in port dwell time compared to the ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach

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“We’re more than a warehouse—we’re a logistics partner, our Brookshire 3PL facility was built to support growth—and it’s delivering.”

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Looking for Houston warehouse space or a new fulfillment partner?

Contact Distribution Alternatives to learn more or schedule a tour of our Brookshire campus here.

About Distribution Alternatives, Inc.

Distribution Alternatives (DA) is a trusted third-party logistics provider specializing in custom fulfillment services, e-commerce logistics, and retail distribution solutions. With a 90-year legacy and operations in Texas, Minnesota, and California, DA offers comprehensive warehousing, freight brokerage, and managed transportation services through its logistics division, DA Logistics.