Major Retailer to Collect In-Store Donations and Provide $485,000 to Nonprofits and Schools; Celebrates 15th Anniversary with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is excited to announce its annual holiday support of the communities it calls home through in-store collections and $485,000 in donations to benefit local toy drives, ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the fiscal 2020 third quarter on December 3, 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 conference call on December 3, 2020, at ... read more

Major Pre-Holiday Savings Event Aims to Help Customer Shop and Save Early at Nearly 17,000 Stores and Online GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced an exciting pre-holiday sales event on Friday, November 13 with incredible deals to help families save more this holiday season. With specials available at nearly 17,000 stores and select offerings at ... read more

New Concept Represents Extension of the Company’s Non-Consumables Strategic Initiative; Company Announces Initial Two Stores near Nashville, Tennessee GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) proudly announces its newest retail store concept popshelf. This new store aims to engage customers with a fun, affordable and stress-free shopping experience where they ... read more

Major Retailer Also Announces Other Organizational Changes GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced Emily Taylor has been named executive vice president and chief merchandising officer effective today. Taylor, who formerly served as senior vice president of channel innovation, brings more than two decades of leadership excellence and expertise to ... read more

Nearly 850 schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations receive funds to support youth literacy programs GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently announced plans to help make a difference during the upcoming academic year with the award of more than $4 million in literacy grants. With these funds, educators at nearly 850 schools, libraries and ... read more

Support to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Laura Includes Donation and In-Store Collections GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- To support the relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Laura, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announces plans to support the American Red Cross with a $50,000 corporate donation. The Company is also accepting in-store collections at more than 16,700 Dollar ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that Dollar General management plans to participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Barclays 2020 Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 9, 2020 at 11:20 a.m. ET. A live webcast will be available at https://investor.dollargeneral.com under “News & Events, Events & Presentations,” and a ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced the promotion of Kathy Reardon to executive vice president and chief people officer effective today. Reardon joined Dollar General in 2009 and has most recently served as senior vice president and chief people officer since March 2019. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: ... read more

Announces Acceleration of Key Strategic Initiatives GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported financial results for its fiscal year 2020 second quarter (13 weeks) ended July 31, 2020. Net Sales Increased 24.4%; Same-Store Sales Increased 18.8% Operating Profit Increased 80.5% to $1.0 billion Diluted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) Increased 89.1% ... read more