November 1, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General, Jeff Owen
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Jeff Owen will be added to Dollar General Corp.’s board of directors upon the effectiveness of his promotion to chief executive officer on November 1, 2022, the company said. With Owen’s appointment, Dollar General’s board will consist of 10 total members with extensive expertise and experience across several industries. In July 2022,
August 25, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General reported fiscal second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates. The retailer also raised its sales outlook for the year. The value retailer said Thursday that its net sales for the quarter ended July 29 increased 9%, to $9.4 billion, and same-store sales increased 4.6%. The company’s operating profit for the
July 12, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General, Todd Vasos
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. chief executive officer Todd Vasos plans to step down from his position effective November 1, the company announced on Tuesday. He will be succeeded by Jeff Owen, who has served as DG’s chief operating officer since 2019. As part of the leadership transition, Vasos is expected to serve
June 1, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General has promoted a number of executives across various corporate functions, in a move the company says reflects its culture of employee growth and development, as well as its prioritization of leadership diversity. In all the company announced 11 appointments, including promotions from within its own teams and appointments of executives
March 4, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. said Friday that it expects to create about 10,000 net new career opportunities in fiscal 2022 as it continues to grow. Dollar General recently announced the planned addition of 1,110 new stores, includes approximately 100 new pOpshelf store locations. The company also plans to add new traditional and DG
December 2, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General, Todd Vasos
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General on Thursday said it will expand internationally for the first time, opening 10 stores in Mexico during fiscal 2022. The retailer also said it plans to have 1,000 pOpshelf stores in operation by the end of fiscal 2025. Dollar General introduced pOpshelf a year ago as a new suburban store
November 15, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General, Todd Vasos
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Saturday opened its 18,000th store, which is located in Gulf Shores, Ala. “With each new DG store opening, we are extending our scale for good to help American households stretch their budgets on essentials, create new career paths for employees, contribute tax revenue to local municipalities and extend education
November 11, 2021 by Bill Schiffner
Dollar General, DoorDash
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General is partnering with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery of household essential items, including food and cleaning supplies, the company said on Thursday. “At Dollar General, we strive to make shopping hassle-free and affordable, and our partnership with DoorDash reiterates DG’s commitment to providing convenient and contactless options,” Dollar General executive
November 10, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General, Michael Joyce
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General has named Michael Joyce its new senior vice president of supply chain strategy, inventory and demand management, the retailer said on Wednesday. Reporting directly to Tony Zuazo, Dollar General’s executive vice president of global supply chain, Joyce will lead the Company’s supply chain functions including inventory management, product fulfillment, supply
September 27, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General is expanding into Idaho, with a store that is set to open by spring 2022. The store, under construction in Athol, Idaho, will expand the retailer’s territory to 47 U.S. states. “Dollar General is committed to helping customers save time and money on everyday essentials, and we look forward to
August 26, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General, Todd Vasos
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. reported higher-than-expected sales and earnings for the second quarter, and boosted its projections for the year despite an expected increase in transportation and distribution costs and uncertainty caused by the Delta variant. Net sales decreased 0.4% to $8.7 billion in the second quarter of 2021, but still beat analysts’
July 7, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albert Wu, Dollar General
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. has named a chief medical officer and intends to position its stores as health and wellness destinations by adding an expanded assortment of products and services. “At Dollar General, we are always looking for new ways to serve, and our customers have told us that they would like to
November 16, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General, Todd Vasos
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. on Saturday held the official grand opening of its 17,000th store. The new outlet is located in Fountain, Colorado. “We are excited to commemorate this milestone in the Centennial State and expand our ability to play a positive role in the 17,000 communities that we’re proud to call home,”
October 8, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General, Emily Taylor, popshelf stores
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General Corp. today unveiled its newest retail store concept, popshelf, which aims “to engage customers with a fun, affordable and stress-free shopping experience.” The first two popshelf stores will open this fall near Nashville, Tenn., each about 9,000 square feet in size and offering a continually refreshed assortment that includes seasonal