News Releases

Dollar General Announces Eight Days of Exclusive Holiday Savings

Special deals aimed at helping customers stretch their budgets and celebrate affordably this season GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Beginning Sunday, Nov. 23, Dollar General will celebrate eight days of exclusive holiday savings on gifts, toys, electronics, clothing, décor, baking and more for every holiday need, both in more than 11,500 retail locations and online at ... read more

Dollar General Affirms Commitment to Acquisition of Family Dollar

Actively Engaged in Ongoing FTC Regulatory Review Process GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today affirmed its commitment to the acquisition of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO). Dollar General is actively engaged in discussions with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) regarding the extent of potential divestitures that would be required in ... read more

Dollar General is Serving Others This Holiday Season

Major retailer partners with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation and additional toy drives GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General begins its annual holiday giving campaign tomorrow, Nov. 14, as part of its mission of Serving Others. The retailer is partnering with St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital Thanks and ... read more

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 ... read more

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 ... read more

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 ... read more

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 ... read more

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 ... read more

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 ... read more

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 ... read more
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