News Releases
Dollar General Celebrates Military Service Members, Veterans and Their Families This Veterans’ Day
Major retailer provides 11 percent off purchases online and in more than 11,500 locations GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This Veterans’ Day, Dollar General will offer active duty service members, veterans and their family members a special 11 percent discount on all qualifying purchases made in store and online as a way to recognize and celebrate their service on Tuesday, November ...
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Dollar General Extends Tender Offer to Acquire Family Dollar to December 31, 2014
Will Commence Mailing of Definitive Proxy Statement Urging Family Dollar Shareholders to Vote Against Proposed Dollar Tree Merger Remains Committed to Acquiring Family Dollar GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it has extended its tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) for $80.00 ...
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Dollar General to Build New Distribution Center in San Antonio, Texas
New Distribution Center is expected to create more than 530 new jobs in Bexar County GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art distribution center in San Antonio, Texas. It will be the 13th facility in the retailer’s growing distribution network. The company has begun the process of preparing the land to ...
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Dollar General Unveils the Affordable Holiday Guide
Major retailer offers practical and affordable alternative to extravagant holiday guides GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General today unveils its new Affordable Holiday Guide, showcasing how to affordably celebrate all aspects of the upcoming holiday season. With brand-name toy discounts, sneak peeks at sales on popular holiday items, expanded online offerings and an ...
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Dollar General Receives Second Request from FTC, as Expected, Regarding Proposed Acquisition of Family Dollar
Company Remains Committed to Acquiring Family Dollar GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that, as expected, it has received a request for additional information ("Second Request") from the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") relating to Dollar General’s proposed acquisition of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO). The Second Request was ...
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Dollar General’s FAST WAY TO SAVE Program Helps Customers Save More This Fall
Major retailer’s program offers over $100 in additional digital coupon savings GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General’s new Fast Way to Save program is now available in stores and online, offering customers a more convenient way to save money on the brands they use and trust most. The program, which runs now through November 15, 2014, utilizes Dollar General’s new DG Digital ...
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Dollar General Extends Tender Offer to Acquire Family Dollar to October 31, 2014
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that it has extended its tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Family Dollar Stores Inc. (NYSE: FDO) for $80.00 per share in cash (including associated preferred share purchase rights) to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on October 31, 2014, unless further extended. The tender offer was ...
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Dollar General Remains Committed to Acquisition of Family Dollar
Cash Tender Offer is a Clearly Superior Proposal for Family Dollar Shareholders Company Remains Confident in its Antitrust Strategy and Analysis GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In response to the decision by the Board of Directors of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) to reject Dollar General’s tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Family Dollar for $80.00 per share in ...
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Dollar General Commences Cash Tender Offer to Acquire Family Dollar At $80 Per Share
Antitrust Review Process will Begin GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it has commenced a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) for $80.00 per share in cash. The offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 8, 2014, unless the offer is extended. The ...
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Dollar General Responds to Family Dollar Rejection of Enhanced Offer
Company Remains Committed to Acquiring Family Dollar GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In response to the decision by the Board of Directors of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) to reject Dollar General’s enhanced all-cash proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Family Dollar for $80.00 per share, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today stated that it remains committed to ...
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