Dollar Tree is continuing to reinforce its supply chain resilience through a series of logistics investments aimed at improving delivery speed, network efficiency and long-term scalability across the United States.
Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng said the retailer is “making solid progress” in building a more flexible and robust distribution network, supported by targeted infrastructure expansion and operational optimisation.
The most recent milestone came with the opening of a 1 million-square-foot distribution centre in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The facility is designed to accelerate outbound deliveries and is expected to begin servicing stores next month.
Once fully operational, the warehouse will distribute goods to around 700 stores across the West and Southwest, including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. According to Weng, the site will improve delivery consistency while supporting large-scale regional distribution.
“It’s built to handle the volume we need today while also giving us room to grow in the future,” she said.
Expanding footprint to strengthen network coverage
The Arizona facility forms part of Dollar Tree’s broader strategy to position distribution centres closer to store clusters, reducing transit times and improving shelf availability.
Weng said the goal is to enhance inventory flow while increasing the number of stores each distribution centre can support, ultimately improving operational efficiency and lowering cost per location.
A second major project is also underway. The company plans to open a new distribution centre in Marietta, Oklahoma in 2027, replacing a facility that was destroyed by a tornado in 2024.
The loss of that site had previously increased transportation costs and added significant mileage to the network due to reduced distribution capacity.
Reducing complexity through network optimisation
Beyond infrastructure expansion, Dollar Tree is actively restructuring its logistics flows to improve performance. Weng highlighted ongoing efforts to optimise routes and better align inbound and outbound operations, supported by data-driven planning tools.
The objective is to achieve more consistent delivery performance while reducing inefficiencies across the network.
“We’re also using data to drive more consistent delivery performance,” Weng said, pointing to a broader shift toward more integrated logistics planning.
Technology investment and fleet efficiency
The retailer is also investing in upgraded logistics systems, including warehouse management and yard management technologies, as part of its effort to improve fleet and facility coordination.
These upgrades are intended to enhance visibility across operations and support more efficient movement of goods from distribution centres to stores.
Together, these initiatives reflect Dollar Tree’s long term approach to strengthening its logistics backbone, improving responsiveness across its retail network, and reducing overall supply chain costs while maintaining growth capacity.
