Rite Aid opens Spartanburg distribution center

Rite Aid celebrated the opening of a new distribution center located in Spartanburg, South Carolina this past week.

The location consists of a 900,000-square-foot facility, which will utilize a truck maintenance facility and the latest warehouse and labor management systems.  

“We were thrilled last year when Rite Aid announced its decision to join the South Carolina family and build this new distribution facility in Spartanburg, but we're even more excited today to see this world-class facility become a reality,” South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said. “Rite Aid's Spartanburg County operations and the approximately 600 new jobs it will mean for South Carolinians will have a tremendous impact on the entire state and is a testament to the competitive business environment we have worked so hard to create here."

With the opening of this facility, the company donated $25,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate. The company also recognized several groups and organizations that assisted in the development of the distribution center. These organizations include the Spartanburg Economic Futures Group, the South Carolina Power Team, the Broad River Electric Cooperative and the state’s Department of Commerce.

We're excited to celebrate the grand opening of our newest distribution center in Spartanburg, our first in 16 years." Rite Aid Chairman and CEO John Standley said. "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."