The retailer will open a 1 million-square-foot Arizona facility to improve supply chain efficiency amid rising inflation and logistical challenges.
Dollar Tree is building a 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Litchfield Park, Arizona, to address persistent empty shelves and supply chain disruptions. The facility will serve over 700 stores in the West and Southwest, reducing delivery times and enhancing network flexibility.
The move comes as inflation pressures consumers, with the Consumer Price Index up 4.2% year over year and grocery prices rising 2.7%. Empty shelves have frustrated shoppers, who may pay more elsewhere for the same products.
Executives describe the center as part of a broader effort to create a faster, scalable supply chain. The facility is designed to handle current demand while accommodating future growth.