Self-checkouts in grocery stores present both benefits and challenges for the retailers that utilize them. In the benefits column, they allow customers buying just a handful of items to not get in a line behind someone doing two weeksâ worth of shopping. They also lessen the labor and eventually payroll burden for retailers, many of […]
Category: Dollar General
Dollar General, founded in 1939 by J.L. Turner and Cal Turner Sr. in Scottsville, Kentucky, has emerged as a prominent discount retailer. The company’s commitment to providing value-driven products and convenience propelled its rapid expansion. As of 2023, Dollar General boasts an extensive presence with over 18,000 locations across numerous states in the U.S.
Recognized for its wide range of affordable household essentials, groceries, and seasonal items, the brand caters to diverse consumer needs. The company’s focus on accessibility and affordability has made it a go-to destination for budget-conscious shoppers seeking everyday essentials. By prioritizing convenience and offering an ever-expanding array of merchandise at competitive prices, Dollar General continues to solidify its position as a leading discount retailer in the market.
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
Report: Dollar Stores Hit Rural Independent Grocers Hardest
Independent grocery stores have long been a staple of rural America. However, according to a new study by the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), the rise of dollar stores poses a threat to these independent grocers. Economists from ERS, North Dakota State University and the University of Connecticut recently investigated the implications of the growth […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Dollar General Donates $1M To Feeding America, Extends Partnership
Dollar General has extended its partnership with Feeding America for a fourth year with an additional $1 million donation to support the organizationâs efforts to address national food insecurity. Since 2021, Dollar General has donated more than $4 million and more than 33 million meals through in-kind food donations. âAs Americaâs largest retailer by store count, we […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Dollar General Continues Growth With New Texas Store
Dollar General Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its 20,000th store at its DG Market location in Alice, Texas. âToday marks an incredible milestone in Dollar Generalâs history,â said Steve Deckard, EVP of store operations and development. âFrom our first general store to todayâs 20,000th store opening, our mission to serve others and help customers […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Produce News, Southeast
Dollar General Reaches Produce Milestone, Adds AI Ordering
Noting that it now offers fresh produce at more than 5,000 stores across the country, Dollar General said it has more individual points of produce distribution than any other U.S. mass retailer or grocer. First announced in the companyâs fourth-quarter 2022 earnings in March, more than 5,000 stores now carry the top 20 items typically […]
Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Southeast
Store Ops Leadership Changing At Dollar General
Dollar General Corp. has shared that Steve Sunderland has announced his intention to step down as its EVP of store operations, effective Jan. 19. Steve Deckard, EVP of growth and emerging markets, will transition to an expanded role leading store operations across Dollar General retail locations, Mi SĂșper Dollar General in Mexico, pOpshelf stores and […]
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Vasos Returns As CEO For Dollar General
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corp. has named Todd Vasos as CEO, effective today. Vasos, who previously served as Dollar Generalâs CEO from June 2015-November 2022, has agreed to return to lead the company for the foreseeable future. He succeeds Jeff Owen, whose separation from the company and resignation from its board is effective today. âThe board […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, West
Dollar General Opens First Store In Montana, Its 48th State
The first of three stores Dollar General plans to open this fall in Montana â the companyâs 48th state â debuted Sept. 30 in Columbia Falls. Locations in Lincoln and Sanders Counties are under construction, with the company saying it plans to evaluate additional areas of the state for future sites. A customer celebration at […]