GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) (“Dollar General” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of an offering (the “Offering”) of $1.0 billion of its 3.500% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and $500.0 million of its 4.125% Senior Notes due 2050 (the “2050 Notes” and, together with the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”). The 2030 Notes will pay ... read more

Major Retailer Demonstrates its Appreciation to Front-Line Individuals with 10 Percent Discount GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Beginning today, Dollar General is proud to provide all medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen with a 10 percent discount on qualifying purchases*. Individuals can present their employment badge or ID at more than 16,300 stores ... read more

Major Retailer Continues to Invest in Its Employees as a Competitive Advantage GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) today announced its plans to invest approximately $35 million in bonuses for all store, distribution center and private fleet employees. Eligible employees include those who perform work during a six-week period beginning in mid-March. Details of the ... read more

Major retailer plans to increase hiring efforts to support community and customer needs GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As the heightened demand for household essentials offered by Dollar General stores continues across the country amid COVID-19 concerns, the Company plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April as it continues to ... read more

Increases Female Board Representation to One-Third GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced the appointment of Debra A. Sandler to its Board of Directors effective April 1, 2020. “On behalf of Dollar General and its Board of Directors, I am excited to welcome Debra to our team,” said Michael Calbert, Dollar General’s chairman of the board and ... read more

Major Retailer Also Adjusts Hours of Operations to Close Early GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours beginning tomorrow, March 17, 2020. Senior Hour Encouragement Beginning tomorrow, Dollar General is strongly encouraging that the ... read more

Delivers 30th Consecutive Year of Same-Store Sales Growth Provides Financial Guidance for Fiscal Year 2020 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported financial results for its fiscal year 2019 fourth quarter (13 weeks) and fiscal year (52 weeks) ended January 31, 2020. Fourth Quarter Net Sales Increased 7.6%; Fiscal Year Net Sales Increased ... read more

Store opening in Wyoming gives major retailer a presence in 45 states GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) celebrated a major milestone this morning with the grand opening of its first store in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, expanding its national presence to 45 states. “Today, we are excited to welcome Pine Bluffs, Wyoming to the communities we have the ... read more

Recognition marks the major retailer’s ninth year on the magazine’s Top 125 list GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) proudly announced today it earned Training magazine’s top honor for its 2020 Top 125 list for the second year in a row. In addition to the Company’s second year of earning the magazine’s top training honor, this is the Company’s third year among ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter and full year ended January 31, 2020, on March 12, 2020. In connection with the release, Todd Vasos, chief executive officer, Jeff Owen, chief operating officer, and John Garratt, chief financial officer, will host a ... read more