UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2007
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ITEM 2.02
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On May 10, 2007, Dollar General Corporation issued a news release regarding sales results for the four-week and thirteen-week periods ended May 4, 2007. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
ITEM 7.01
REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
The information set forth in Item 2.02 above is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a)
Financial statements of businesses acquired. N/A
(b)
Pro forma financial information. N/A
(c)
Shell company transactions. N/A
(d)
Exhibits. See Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page hereto.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 10, 2007 |
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION |
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By: |
/s/ Susan S. Lanigan |
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Susan S. Lanigan |
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Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99 |
News release dated May 10, 2007. |
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Investor Contact:
Media Contact:
Emma Jo Kauffman
Tawn Earnest
(615) 855-5525
(615) 855-5209
DOLLAR GENERAL REPORTS APRIL SALES
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – May 10, 2007 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the April four-week period ended May 4, 2007, equaled $674.5 million, an increase of 0.2 percent over sales of $673.3 million for the four-week period ended May 5, 2006. For the fiscal 2007 four-week period, same-store sales decreased 2.4 percent compared to a 2.2 percent increase in the four-week fiscal 2006 period.
For the thirteen-week period ended May 4, 2007, Dollar General total retail sales increased 5.7 percent to $2.27 billion from $2.15 billion for the thirteen-week period ended May 5, 2006. Same-store sales for the thirteen-week period increased 2.4 percent.
About Dollar General
Dollar General is a Fortune 500 ® discount retailer with 8,182 neighborhood stores as of May 4, 2007. Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers by offering consumable basic items that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as a selection of basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices. The Company store support center is located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Dollar General’s Web site can be reached at www.dollargeneral.com.
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