Net Sales Increased 7.9%; Same-Store Sales Increased 2.8% Diluted Earnings Per Share Increased 14% to $0.95 Operating Profit Improved 11%; Gross Margin Expanded 36 bps $866 Million of Capital Returned to Shareholders Year to Date Through Combination of 9.7 Million Shares Repurchased and Dividends Paid Company Confirms 2015 Financial Guidance Ranges GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ... read more

Former Dollar General Executive Will Rejoin the Company GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that James W. “Jim” Thorpe has rejoined the Company as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer effective immediately. Thorpe brings 24 years of merchandising experience to the position including more than six years with Dollar ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial results for its fiscal 2015 second quarter ended July 31, 2015, on Thursday, August 27, 2015. In connection with the announcement, Todd Vasos, chief executive officer, and John Garratt, interim chief financial officer, will host a conference call on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at 9:00 ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the appointment of John W. Garratt as interim chief financial officer effective July 1, 2015. He follows David Tehle, who had previously announced his retirement in March 2015. “We are fortunate to have John serve as our interim CFO. I look forward to continuing to work with him as we execute our new ... read more

Former Dollar General Executive Will Rejoin the Company GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that Jeff Owen will rejoin the Company as executive vice president of store operations effective June 15, 2015. Owen previously spent more than 20 years with Dollar General where his most recent role was senior vice president of store operations. ... read more

Net Sales Increased 8.8%; Same-Store Sales Increased 3.7% Diluted Earnings Per Share Increased 17% to $0.84 Operating Profit Improved 13%; Gross Margin Expanded 45 Basis Points $600 Million of Capital Returned to Shareholders Through Combination of 7.1 Million Shares Repurchased and Dividends Paid in the Quarter Company Confirms Full Year Guidance GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ... read more

Major discount retailer celebrates milestone in Juliette, Georgia GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today opened its 12,000th store in the small, historic town of Juliette, Georgia. Dollar General, the retailer with the most locations in America, hosted a community celebration in Juliette to mark the company milestone. This Smart News Release ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be payable on July 1, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 17, 2015. About Dollar General Corporation Dollar General ... read more

Dreiling to Become Senior Advisor and Remain Chairman of the Board GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that effective June 3, 2015, its board of directors has named Todd J. Vasos, chief operating officer, to the position of chief executive officer and has elected him to the board. Vasos will succeed Rick Dreiling, chairman and CEO, who ... read more

Grants provide funding for adult, family and summer literacy programs; Pushes total impact to more than $100 million in donations and grants GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This morning, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded more than $5.8 million in grants to support adult, family and summer literacy programs to approximately 720 schools, nonprofits and literacy ... read more