Rite Aid expands supply chain infrastructure in South Carolina

It’s been a long time, but Rite Aid Corp. is opening a new distribution center.



Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the facility is the company’s first new distribution center in 16 years. Rite Aid is currently awaiting regulatory approval for a proposed $17.2 billion merger with Walgreens Boots Alliance.



The 900,000-sq.-ft. distribution center sits on 97 acres and features high-efficiency LED and T5 fluorescent light fixtures and occupancy sensor-controlled warehouse lighting, as well as 60,000-sq.-ft. of office space. Technology inside the facility includes high-speed automated palletizers, automatic label applicators, a warehouse and labor management system, a voice pick solution.



“We’re excited to celebrate the grand opening of our newest distribution center in Spartanburg, our first in 16 years.” said John Standle, chairman and CEO of Rite Aid. “Featuring highly efficient and advanced technologies, this facility will play a crucial role in our company’s supply chain, supporting more than 1,000 Rite Aid stores across the southeastern United States, and help us deliver a superior customer experience.”



Rite Aid worked with Johnson Development Associates, a real estate development firm based in Spartanburg, to design and build the new facility. The retailer employs 1,531 workers in South Carolina at its 91 stores and distribution center.