Omaha Nebraska Based Warehouse for Old Market

Fourth-generation 3PL serving Omaha's historic Old Market district since 1894

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1894

Established

4th

Generation

130+

Years Experience

Cloud WMS

5 Ton

Dock Capacity

Why Old Market Businesses Choose Gratton Warehouse

Lantern-lit brick storefronts along a cobblestone street in Omaha's Old Market district — Old Market · Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha's Old Market is one of the Midwest's most celebrated commercial districts, a cluster of restored 19th-century brick warehouse buildings that now hold galleries, restaurants, specialty shops and entertainment venues. Boutique retailers, specialty food producers, seasonal event vendors and artisan makers share its cobblestone streets and create constant demand for flexible logistics support.

If you are looking for a warehouse in Omaha, NE that understands the Old Market, Gratton Warehouse is your closest professional 3PL option. Gratton's building sits at 11005 E Circle, Omaha, NE 68137 in Omaha's Millard area, about 12 miles southwest of the Old Market by I-480 and I-80. We are a fourth-generation family business with more than 130 years of logistics experience serving Omaha's most distinctive commercial corridors.

Most Old Market businesses lack the space, staff or capital to run their own receiving docks and stockrooms, and that is exactly the gap an outsourced logistics partner fills. Storefronts in restored brick buildings were made for shoppers, so back rooms stay small while product lines keep growing. Gratton's shared contract warehousing model gives you receiving docks, temperature-controlled storage, pallet and bin racking and a skilled floor crew on a monthly basis, and no minimum volume is required of you. Holiday boutique traffic, summer festivals and spring events can be covered through our contract, seasonal, public and overflow storage options, with a dedicated account manager who learns your product mix.

Our services cover the full logistics cycle. We load and unload containers, run truck-to-truck moves, store pallets, and handle sub-assembly, kitting and break-bulk shipping. Outbound parcels go out through UPS, FedEx or USPS, while heavier freight goes out as LTL or full truckload. Our 5-ton dock capacity means palletized freight and single heavy units move through the same doors. Whether you send a few cartons of candles or a full pallet of finished goods, the crew handles pick and pack to your specifications. Returns management receives what customers send back, and will-call lets local buyers collect orders in person.

Gratton's systems handle every part of the inbound and outbound cycle. Our technology platform is cloud-based, comes from 3PL Central (Extensiv) and gives you real-time inventory visibility from any device, so you can check stock levels, open orders and shipping status from a phone, tablet or laptop. RF-driven wireless barcode scanning keeps counts current as freight moves, while a surveillance camera system watches every one of our facilities. As you grow from a few orders a day to dozens or hundreds, the same account keeps working without a platform change. Your account manager can also share inventory reports that trace what shipped, what arrived and how much stock is left.

Starting a partnership with Gratton is simple. Call (402) 339-9993 Monday through Friday and tell us about your products, order volume and shipping needs. We walk you through how receiving, storage and order processing work, then help you plan around your goals. From the first conversation to your first live order, one dedicated account manager is your contact. When you are ready to compare costs against a stockroom of your own, request a storage quote and we will go over the options for your Old Market business, month by month.

Built for the Old Market

How Gratton Supports Old Market Businesses

If you want a Omaha Nebraska warehouse that knows how the district's boutiques, makers and event vendors work, here are four ways our team keeps them stocked, shipped and ready for the next rush.

Worker pushing a hand truck of cartons past colorful brick storefronts on a historic street

Historic District Access

We handle the high-mix, small-batch product types that Old Market boutiques and specialty retailers depend on week after week.

Old Market storefronts were built for shoppers, not freight. Narrow brick buildings, limited back-of-house space and cobblestone loading zones make it hard to keep more than a few days of stock on site. Gratton holds your overflow inventory on pallet racking at our Omaha facility and sends replenishment as your store needs it, so your sales floor stays full without crowding your stockroom. Candles, vintage apparel, art prints or kitchen goods: every SKU, from one to 5,000, is received, counted and followed with inventory tracking.

Worker scanning jars and coffee bags on a shelf with a handheld scanner

Small-Batch Ready

Temperature-controlled space and an FDA-registered building serve artisan food, specialty goods and seasonal product lines.

The Old Market is home to chocolatiers, coffee roasters, sauce makers and bakers who produce in small runs and sell fast. Gratton's facility is FDA-registered and offers food-safe areas plus temperature-controlled zones, so sensitive goods stay protected through Nebraska's hot summers and cold winters. Mixed pallets, single cases and loose units are all welcome, with no minimum order size. When a new flavor, label or limited edition launches, our team handles pick and pack so it can ship to customers and wholesale buyers.

Delivery van unloading boxes beside festival tents on a sunny day

Event & Festival Support

Scale quickly for MAHA, First Friday art walks and the holiday season without committing to permanent extra storage space.

Downtown Omaha runs on a busy calendar of festivals, concerts, holiday markets and game weekends, and vendors need their inventory ready on short notice. Gratton stores your booth fixtures, tents, signage and event stock between shows under contract storage terms, then ships it out or holds it for will-call pickup when you need it. After the event we receive the returns and put what is left back into storage. Flexible month-to-month terms mean a busy June or December never forces you to rent a second stockroom, and our distribution services cover the rest.

Packer in a purple shirt at a packing bench with an order dashboard on a screen

Multi-Channel Fulfillment

Ship from online storefronts and wholesale accounts in one workflow with a single cloud-based dashboard.

Many Old Market shops sell in the store, online and to wholesale accounts at the same time, which makes accurate stock counts a daily challenge. Our cloud-based system keeps one live inventory number across every channel, so an online order is far less likely to sell an item that just left your shelf. Online orders are packed and shipped by UPS, FedEx or USPS, while larger wholesale orders go by LTL. You can check order status and stock levels at any hour from your phone, tablet or laptop.

About Gratton Warehouse Company

Inside the Gratton Warehouse facility in Omaha: tall orange pallet racking stocked with bagged goods, a reach truck, and boxed pallets staged on the floor

Founded in 1894, Gratton Warehouse Company has worked as an Omaha warehouse for more than 130 years and is now in its fourth generation of family ownership. Our facility at 11005 E Circle, Omaha, NE 68137 lies by I-80 with other big highways nearby, a short drive from the Old Market's cobblestone streets and boutique corridors. For generations, Omaha businesses have trusted Gratton to receive, store and ship the products their customers count on. That history gives Old Market companies something a national outsourced logistics provider can't: a local team that understands Omaha's mix of boutique retail, specialty food and creative industries.

Today Gratton is powered by G5 Logistics and runs on a cloud warehouse software platform that offers every client real-time visibility into inventory, orders and shipments. We pair that technology with the hands-on care of a family business: careful receiving, accurate pick and pack, custom kitting and dependable shipping. Gratton is an AIB member, is an Omaha Chamber member, carries National Safety Council membership too, and won B2B Omaha's Best of B2B in 2023. Clients can choose contract storage, seasonal, public or overflow storage, month to month, with no minimums. Ask our team about special project assistance, just-in-time deliveries, returns management and value-added services, all handled under the same roof and managed through one dedicated contact.

Inside Our Facility

Our building is designed for the way small and mid-sized brands actually move product. Our 5-ton dock capacity lets us unload a full trailer in the morning and process parcel returns in the afternoon. Tall pallet racking sits beside bin shelving for loose units, and cross-dock freight can move from dock to truck without a stop on the shelf, so a single pallet of candles and a few hundred boxed ornaments can live in the same organized pallet storage zone. Temperature-controlled areas protect chocolate, coffee, cosmetics and other sensitive goods through Nebraska's hot summers and cold winters, and hazmat services cover products that many general warehouses turn away, which keeps handling delicate food items simple for small makers and shops alike.

Because every pallet, case and unit is scanned into the cloud system the moment it arrives, you always know what is on hand in our building, what has shipped and what is on the way. Real-time scanning keeps your counts accurate between orders, so the number you see in the dashboard is the number on the shelf. Receiving docks, racking and temperature-controlled zones work together under one roof, all followed live through our stock tracking tools.

How We Work With You

Each Gratton client is paired with a dedicated account manager who learns your products, your packaging rules, your pick and pack steps and your busiest weeks. Before your first delivery we document receiving instructions and any special handling, then share them with the floor team so nothing depends on memory. That written routine also means a new hire on our floor can pick up your account without missing a beat. When plans change, such as a pop-up shop in the Old Market, a wholesale order for a regional grocer or a product recall, you make one phone call and our crew sorts out the details with you.

Ask about stock reports that show what has moved and what remains on hand, so you can buy with a clearer picture of your stock. Whether you need a few pallet positions for seasonal overflow or a fully outsourced fulfillment operation, our public warehousing approach builds a plan around your products and order volume, with terms that run monthly and no volume floor. Call us and see how a 130-year-old Omaha company keeps Old Market businesses stocked, shipped and ready for the next season.

Certified Services

Everything Old Market shippers need comes from one Omaha facility near the I-80 corridor.

Full-service receiving & putaway
Pick, pack & kitting
Same-day order fulfillment
Freight forwarding & cross-docking
Temperature-controlled storage
Hazmat certified facility
Real-time cloud WMS visibility
Dedicated account management

Technology & Services

Cloud tools Old Market businesses use to manage stock from anywhere.

Cloud WMS PlatformReal-time inventory visibility, order tracking, and reporting from any device, anywhere.

Multi-Carrier ShippingUPS, FedEx, USPS, LTL freight — we optimize carrier selection for your budget and timeline.

Pick, Pack & KittingCustom assembly, bundling, and branded packaging solutions for any product type.

Returns ManagementStreamlined reverse logistics keeps your inventory accurate and customers satisfied.

Ready to Streamline Your Old Market Supply Chain?

Phone us now to discuss space, services and shipping for your Old Market shop, studio or stand.

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Getting to Gratton Warehouse from Old Market

The trip from the Old Market is about 11.9 miles and roughly 18 minutes, almost all of it on I-480 and I-80, so pallets and parcels move between your shop and our docks quickly, even at rush hour. Trucks reach us straight from I-80 exit 445, which suits consolidated runs.

From Old Market, Omaha, NE, start out on Farnam Street for about 1.1 miles.
Turn left onto South 29th Street.
Take the ramp onto I-80 for about 5.7 miles.
Continue straight onto West Center Road.
Turn right onto South 108th Street for about 0.9 miles.
Turn right onto E Circle.
Arrive at Gratton Warehouse, 11005 E Circle, Omaha, NE 68137, on the left.

11.9Miles

~18Minutes

Carriers, couriers and your own van can drop off or pick up without fighting downtown traffic, because your stock sits in an Omaha warehouse only minutes from I-80 exit 445. Ring first on a weekday (hours run 8:00 am–4:30 pm CT) so the team is ready to unload or hand over your order.

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Gratton Warehouse Company
11005 E Circle, Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 339-9993 · Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:30 pm CT

Markets We Serve

Gratton Warehouse ships from one facility in Omaha, Nebraska, to businesses across these markets.

Kansas City 31 locations

Chicago & Illinois 31 locations

Dallas–Fort Worth 20 locations