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January 4, 2012

Dollar General to open 625 stores in 2012; will enter California with 50 locations

Dollar General plans to open 625 stores and add more than 6,000 new jobs in 2012.

Goodlettsville, Tenn. -- Dollar General plans to open 625 stores and add more than 6,000 new jobs in 2012. The locations will be spread among Dollar General’s 38-state operating area, and include the new markets of California, where it will open 50 stores and a distribution center, and Massachusetts. The discounter will also open a distribution center in the Golden State this year.

December 7, 2011

Dollar General to target food deserts with its DG Market concept

Dollar General on Monday told analysts the company plans to open 40 DG Market concepts in 2012 in both new and existing markets based on the success of the concept.

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General on Monday told analysts the company plans to open 40 DG Market concepts in 2012 in both new and existing markets based on the success of the concept.

December 5, 2011

Dollar General’s net jumps 34%; plans 625 stores and 550 remodels in fiscal 2012

Dollar General Corp. reported that its fiscal third-quarter net rose 34% to $171.2 million on higher sales.

Goodlettsville, Tenn. -- Dollar General Corp. reported that its fiscal third-quarter net rose 34% to $171.2 million on higher sales. The results beat Wall Street expectations and the discounter boosted its full-year earnings guidance

Revenue for the quarter ended Oct. 28, 2011, increased 12% to $3.6 billion from $3.22 billion, topping Wall Street's estimate. Same-store sales rose 6.3% as customer traffic improved and the average transaction amount rose.

August 30, 2011

Dollar General Q2 profit edges up, to expand into three states, and launch e-commerce

Dollar General Corp. reported Tuesday that its second-quarter net income rose 3.5% to $146 million from $141.2 million in the year-ago period.

Goodlettsville, Tenn. -- Dollar General Corp. reported Tuesday that its second-quarter net income rose 3.5% to $146 million from $141.2 million in the year-ago period. Sales increased 11% to $3.58 billion; same-store sales rose 5.9%. Its results beat expectations.

The company also raised its full-year outlook.

June 1, 2011

Dollar General Q1 profit climbs 15%, on track to open 625 stores

Dollar General Corp. reported Wednesday that profit for the quarter ended April 29 surged 15% to $157 million, compared with $136 million in the year-ago period.

Goodlettsville, Tenn. -- Dollar General Corp. reported Wednesday that profit for the quarter ended April 29 surged 15% to $157 million, compared with $136 million in the year-ago period.

Revenue rose 11% to $3.45 billion from $3.11 billion, beating Wall Street expectations of $3.42 billion. Same-store sales climbed 5.4%.

The discounter plans to open about 625 new stores and to remodel or relocate 550 stores in 2011. Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $550 million to $600 million, according to Dollar General.

May 26, 2011

Dollar General to make California debut

Dollar General Corp. announced that it plans to open its first stores in California in 2012 following successful expansions in such other western states as Arizona and Colorado in recent years.

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. announced that it plans to open its first stores in California in 2012 following successful expansions in such other western states as Arizona and Colorado in recent years.

“Our California stores will mark a significant milestone for Dollar General, giving us a coast-to-coast presence for the first time,” said Rick Dreiling, chairman and CEO.

January 3, 2011

Dollar General to open 625 stores, add 6,000 jobs in 2011

Building on its plans to open 625 new stores in fiscal 2011, Dollar General Corp. announced that it will create 6,000 new jobs.

Goodlettsville, Tenn. -- Building on its plans to open 625 new stores in fiscal 2011, Dollar General Corp. announced that it will create 6,000 new jobs. The new stores and jobs will be spread among Dollar General’s existing 35-state operating area, as well as three new states: Connecticut, Nevada and New Hampshire.

In addition to 625 new stores, the company plans to remodel or relocate 550 stores.

December 6, 2010

Dollar General to open 625 stores in 2011

Dollar General Corp. on Monday lifted its earnings outlook for the year as fiscal third-quarter profit jumped 69% on continued growth in sales and margins.

Goodlettsville, Tenn. -- Dollar General Corp. on Monday lifted its earnings outlook for the year as fiscal third-quarter profit jumped 69% on continued growth in sales and margins.

The company reported earnings of $128.1 million in the latest quarter, compared with $75.6 million a year earlier. Net sales for the quarter ended Oct. 29 rose 10% to $3.22 billion and same-store sales increased 4.2%.

December 2, 2008

Dollar General Appoints Chairman

Dollar General has appointed Richard Dreiling as chairman of the board, effective immediately....

November 19, 2008

Dollar General Kicks Off Thanksgiving Week Promotions

Dollar General isn’t waiting until Black Friday to start its holiday promotions....

November 10, 2008

Dollar General Appoints New CMO

Dollar General has appointed Todd J. Vasos as its new division president and chief merchandising...

May 31, 2008

Prime Time Retail

Dollar General Corp. has joined the growing number of retailers with in-store television networks....

April 9, 2008

Dollar General Names Chief Strategy Officer

Dollar General announced that David Bere, who most recently served as president and COO, has...

April 6, 2008

Dollar General Adds In-Store Network

Dollar General is adding a TV network to its stores. The company began a limited...

March 27, 2008

Dollar General Sees 4Q Sales Up

Dollar General reported that sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 were $2.56 billion...

January 31, 2008

Taking Responsibility

At presstime, it was announced that Rick W. Dreiling had resigned as chairman, president and...

January 13, 2008

Dollar General Names New CEO