Dollar General Honors Veteran and Military Community on Veterans Day
Wed, 01 Nov 2017
Major discount retailer to provide 11 percent discount on November
11, 2017
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
To recognize and thank the military community for their service and
sacrifice, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is offering an 11 percent discount
on qualifying purchases to veterans, active military and their immediate
family members both in stores and online on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
“On behalf of more than 127,000 employees, Dollar General would like to
honor, thank and pay tribute to our brave military community and their
families,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief executive officer.
“Veterans Day is an annual time to pause, reflect on the exceptional
sacrifices made to protect our country and show our deepest appreciation
for those who serve and have served in the armed forces.”
Providing this discount is just one way Dollar General shows its
continued support, gratitude and appreciation to those who have served
and continue to serve the country. The Company is proud to be a
longstanding supporter of the military community through initiatives
including veteran discounts, its military employee resource group and
the initiation of the Paychecks for Patriots hiring campaign that
pairs veterans transitioning to civilian life with meaningful employment
opportunities.
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About Dollar General Corporation
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for
over 75 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money.
Every day!® by offering products that are frequently used and
replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning
supplies, clothing for the family, housewares and seasonal items at low
everyday prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General
operated 14,000 stores in 44 states as of August 19, 2017. In addition
to high quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from
America's most-trusted brands such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark,
Unilever, Kellogg's, General Mills, Nabisco, Hanes, PepsiCo and
Coca-Cola. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com.
