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

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the following information regarding webcasts of its 2015 annual meeting of shareholders and its first quarter earnings conference call. 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders – May 27 Dollar General plans to webcast its 2015 annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that Rhonda M. Taylor, currently Senior Vice President and General Counsel, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel. “Rhonda is a valuable member of our executive leadership team and is a trusted advisor on legal and business issues impacting Dollar General. In addition, she ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that David Tehle, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire from Dollar General effective July 1, 2015. “David has served as our CFO for nearly 11 years as Dollar General’s annual revenue grew from $7.7 billion to $18.9 billion and our store count grew 61%. His financial ... read more

Fourth Quarter Sales Increased 9.9%; Fourth Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 4.9% Fourth Quarter EPS Increased 16% to $1.17 Full Year Sales Increased 8%; Full Year Same-Store Sales Increased 2.8% Fiscal 2014 EPS of $3.49; Adjusted Fiscal 2014 EPS of $3.50 Company Provides 2015 Financial Guidance and Accelerated Store Development Plans for 2016 Company Guidance Assumes Share Repurchases of ... read more

Grand opening celebrations in Oregon, Maine and Rhode Island expands major retailer’s presence to 43 states GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This morning, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) marked another significant milestone in its company growth by celebrating new store grand openings in Oregon, Maine and Rhode Island, expanding the major retailer’s presence to 43 states. “It’s very exciting ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial results for its fiscal 2014 fourth quarter and full year ended January 30, 2015, on Thursday, March 12, 2015. In connection with the announcement, Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer; Todd Vasos, chief operating officer; and David Tehle, chief financial officer, will host ... read more

Company Comments on Family Dollar Shareholder Vote GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that Rick Dreiling will continue as chairman and chief executive officer through January 29, 2016 or, if earlier, the appointment of a successor. The Company also commented on the vote by shareholders of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) to ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today provided an update on the status of its discussions with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) regarding its proposed acquisition of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO). FTC Review of Dollar General’s Proposed Acquisition of Family Dollar As previously disclosed, since the launch of its tender offer to ... read more