Dollar Tree Opens 1M Sq Ft Arizona Distribution Hub for 700 Stores

Key Details Dollar Tree has launched a climate-controlled distribution center in Litchfield Park, Arizona, with one million square feet of capacity. The facility will service approximately 700 stores across Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, with outbound deliveries beginning next month. Why It Matters This expansion represents part of Dollar Tree's broader network optimization strategy. The company now operates 19 distribution centers supporting over 9,240 stores across North America. The new facility brings products closer to stores, enabling faster customer service and reducing delivery times. Upgrades and Benefits Dollar Tree continues modernizing its supply chain with cloud-based inventory management systems and temperature-controlled storage across all facilities. These upgrades help reduce overcrowded back rooms, improve throughput, minimize out-of-stock items, and strengthen overall cost structure. Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng emphasized the facility's role in optimizing product flow. What's Next The company plans to open another one million-square foot distribution center in Marietta, Oklahoma, in spring 2027. That facility will replace a center destroyed by a tornado in April 2024 and will serve approximately 700 stores in the Southwest and West regions.