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Dollar General Corporation Reports Record Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results
Second Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 5.1%; Total Sales Increased 11.3% Second Quarter EPS of $0.75; Adjusted EPS of $0.77 Company Confirms 2013 Earnings Guidance GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported record sales, operating profit and net income for its fiscal 2013 second quarter (13 weeks) ended August 2, 2013. “Dollar General ...
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards More Than $2.5 Million to Approximately 650 Schools, Nonprofits and Literacy Organizations across the U.S.
Grants provide funding for youth literacy programs GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation today awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to approximately 650 schools, nonprofits and literacy organizations to support youth literacy programs. “Youth literacy grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation are awarded at the beginning of the academic ...
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Dollar General Honors 10 Employees with Individual Performance Awards
Employees recognized for their commitment in the growth of the company GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) recently recognized 10 outstanding district managers with an Individual Performance Award for their commitment and dedication to the growth and success of the company over the past year. Presented at a recent company meeting, these employees exceed ...
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Dollar General Corporation to Webcast Second Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call on September 4
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial results for its fiscal 2013 second quarter ended August 2, 2013, on the morning of Wednesday, September 4, 2013. In connection with the announcement, Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer, and David Tehle, chief financial officer, will host a conference call on September 4, ...
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Dollar General Honors Seven Employees with Serving Others Award
Employees recognized for their commitment to company’s mission of Serving Others GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General (NYSE:DG) today announced seven employees were recognized with a Serving Others Award for their commitment to the company’s mission of Serving Others through their volunteerism, philanthropy and dedication to organizations in their communities. The award is ...
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Dollar General Corporation Announces Share Repurchases of $200 Million
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced the completion of $200 million in share repurchases of its common stock in the open market. "The strength of our balance sheet coupled with our strong cash flow generation makes this an opportune time to return cash to our shareholders. We are committed to optimizing our capital structure, while ...
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Dollar General Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results
First Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 2.6%; Total Sales Improved 8.5% Reported First Quarter EPS of $0.67; Adjusted EPS of $0.71, up 13% Company Updates Financial Outlook GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported record sales, operating profit and net income for its fiscal 2013 first quarter (13 weeks) ended May 3, 2013. “For the ...
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Dollar General Corporation Announces Upcoming Webcasts; Provides First Quarter Earnings Conference Call Information
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the following information regarding its 2013 first quarter earnings conference call and upcoming webcasts for investors and the financial community. 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders – May 29 Dollar General plans to webcast its 2013 annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at ...
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards Over $6 Million to More Than 725 Schools, Nonprofits and Literacy Organizations across the U.S.
Grants provide funding for adult, family and summer literacy programs GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to announce the award of over $6 million in grants to more than 725 schools, nonprofits and literacy organizations to support adult, family and summer literacy programs. “At Dollar General, we are passionate about our mission of ...
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Dollar General Hosts Nationwide Hiring Fair on Saturday, May 18
Extensive event held as part of the major retailer’s effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On Saturday, May 18, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) will host a nationwide career fair at approximately 170 locations in the 40 states the retailer serves to recruit external candidates as part of its efforts to hire 10,000 new employees in May. A comprehensive ...
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