Wenkoff brings track record of driving retail digital innovation GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced that Carman Wenkoff will join the Company as executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO) effective July 10. Wenkoff replaces current CIO Ryan Boone, who recently announced his retirement. Wenkoff brings a broad range of ... read more

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant Commemorates the Day with Official Statewide Proclamation; Dollar General and OREO Celebrate the Flavors of the Magnolia State with Free Product with Purchase GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- To celebrate Dollar General (NYSE: DG) serving as the exclusive retailer of the newest, limited-edition OREO, the company is excited to officially declare ... read more

Major retailer invests $100 million and creates more than 500 jobs to support Midwest stores GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This morning, nearly 1,000 Dollar General (NYSE: DG) employees, their families and company executives were joined by U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan along with state and local dignitaries to celebrate the grand opening in Janesville, Wisconsin, of the discount ... read more

Net Sales Increased 6.5%; Same-Store Sales Increased 0.7% Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.02, Including Approximately $0.01 Charge for the Early Retirement of Long-Term Obligations $160 Million of Capital Returned to Shareholders in the Quarter Company Confirms Fiscal Year 2017 Diluted EPS Guidance; Updates Other Guidance Board of Directors Declares Second Quarter 2017 Dividend ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The official start to summer may be more than a month away, but Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is starting the season’s celebration early! With exciting coupon savings through Dollar General’s Digital Coupon program and its Fast Way to Save™ exclusive offers, hot products available only at Dollar General and the company’s everyday low prices, Dollar General ... read more

Grants provide funding for adult, family and summer literacy programs GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of more than $7.5 million in literacy grants to nearly 870 nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools this morning. Awarded funds are aimed at supporting adult, family and summer literacy programs within a 20-mile radius ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the following information regarding webcasts of its 2017 annual meeting of shareholders and its first quarter earnings conference call. 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders – May 31 Dollar General plans to webcast its 2017 annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. ... read more

Campaign to honor the military community and provide $25,000 donation to the USO GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In celebration of Coca-Cola Day today and during May’s Military Appreciation Month, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) proudly announces it is teaming up with Coca-Cola on a new Share a Coke® patriotic can series honoring service members, veterans and their families. This Smart News ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) (the “Company”) today announced the pricing of an offering (the “Offering”) of $600.0 million of its 3.875% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “Notes”). The Notes will pay interest at a rate of 3.875% per annum and mature on April 15, 2027. Dollar General will pay interest on the Notes semi-annually on April 15 and October ... read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced James “Jim” W. Thorpe , executive vice president and chief merchandising officer (CMO), will retire from Dollar General effective April 15, 2017. “Jim’s strong understanding of our core customer and passion for our business have been instrumental in driving innovation in our merchandising ... read more