Dollar General has opened a new distribution center in North Little Rock, Arkansas, marking its first facility of this kind in the state.
The 1 million sq ft center will support the retailer’s traditional supply chain, along with its DG Fresh and Private Fleet operations.
The expansion aligns with Dollar General’s ongoing strategy to streamline logistics.
In 2023, the company launched distribution centers in Nebraska, Georgia, and Texas, adding to its network. It also introduced a facility in Colorado to bolster supply routes across the Western US.
As part of its broader shift toward company-operated facilities, Dollar General has been reducing reliance on temporary warehouse space.
During a December earnings call, CEO Todd Vasos noted the company had exited four leased warehouses in the third quarter to cut costs and improve efficiency.
Rod West, executive vice president of global supply chain at Dollar General, said the new Arkansas facility “looks to better support our store teams and customers by combining the functionalities of our traditional, DG Fresh and Private Fleet distribution channels.”
Beyond logistics, Dollar General is refining its approach to fresh produce and private-label products.
The retailer plans to introduce fresh produce to about 300 more stores this year, bringing the total to 7,000, albeit at a slower pace than in previous years.
Meanwhile, it is ramping up private-label expansion, with around 100 new products launching this quarter, more than half under the Clover Valley brand.
The news comes after the recent appointment of Kevin Pinchon as senior vice president of distribution.
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