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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards over $4 Million to more than 870 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 this morning awarded over $4 million to approximately 870 schools, nonprofits and literacy organizations to enhance and support youth literacy and education across the 43 states Dollar General serves. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full ...
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Dollar General Corporation To Present At The Goldman Sachs 22nd Annual Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2015
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that management will present at the Goldman Sachs 22nd Annual Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 8:50 a.m. Eastern Time at The Plaza Hotel in New York. The presentation will be webcast and can be accessed live or as an archived replay through Wednesday, September 23, 2015 ...
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Dollar General Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2015. About Dollar General Corporation Dollar General ...
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Dollar General Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results
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)-- ...
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Dollar General Names James W. Thorpe as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer
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 ...
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Dollar General Corporation to Host Second Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call on August 27
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 ...
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Dollar General Appoints John W. Garratt as Interim CFO
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 ...
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Dollar General Announces Jeff Owen as EVP of Store Operations
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. ...
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Dollar General Reports First Quarter 2015 Financial Results
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)-- ...
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Dollar General Opens 12,000th Store
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 ...
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