Rite Aid opens distribution center in Spartanburg, S.C.

Camp Hill, Pa.-based Rite Aid Corp. said it opened its new distribution center in Spartanburg, S.C. It is the company's first new distribution center in 16 years.

"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," said John Standley, chairman and CEO, Rite Aid.

The retailer said its 900,000-square-foot distribution center sits on 97 acres and features:

• High efficiency LED and T5 fluorescent light fixtures and occupancy sensor controlled warehouse lighting;
• An on-site truck maintenance facility, including a fueling station, trailer weigh scale and wash area;
• High-speed automated palletizers, ergonomically designed manual palletizing stations and automatic label applicators;
• State-of-the-art warehouse and labor management system;
• Voice pick technology;
• 60,000 square feet of office space, including an associate cafeteria, fitness center and other amenities.

Rite Aid said it worked with Johnson Development Associates, a leading real estate development firm based in Spartanburg, to design and build the new facility.