Dollar General Lays Plans for New Distribution Centers; Tony Zuazo Comments
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN - The smell of expansion is in the air, and it’s wafting out of Dollar General’s kitchen window. The retailer has announced plans to build three new distribution centers in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Aurora, Colorado; and Salem, Oregon, with a total investment of approximately $480 million.
“We look forward to breaking ground on these new projects, which will help us not only better serve our customers and communities, but also combine efficiencies of our DG Fresh and traditional supply chains,” said Tony Zuazo, Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain. “We are fortunate to have created constructive relationships with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and Oregon Governor Kate Brown and their teams who understand the positive economic and labor benefits DG can bring when we invest in their local communities.”
Each state-of-the-art facility will stand at approximately 1 million square feet. At full capacity, Aurora and Salem facilities are each expected to create approximately 400 new jobs, and North Little Rock is expected to create 300. The North Little Rock and Salem distribution centers will combine the capabilities of ambient and DG Fresh supply chain networks, and the Aurora facility will provide traditional functionalities.
The North Little Rock dual distribution center facility represents an approximate $140 million investment, and construction is currently slated to begin by fall 2022 with a late 2023 planned completion date. According to a press release, Dollar General plans to invest approximately $172 million in the Aurora facility. Construction is currently scheduled to begin in late summer 2022, with a late 2023 completion date. The Salem dual distribution center represents an approximate $168 million investment and is expected to begin construction by fall 2022.
The new distribution facilities also enable the continued growth of DG Private Fleet, bringing new jobs to the communities and the ability to efficiently deliver goods to customers. The company plans for the DG Private Fleet to represent 40 percent of its drivers by the end of fiscal year 2022.
We will keep an eye on this fast-growing company, so don’t go anywhere.
