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Dollar General Corporation reports news on its small-box discount retail business, store formats, merchandise categories, private brands, and retail media activity. Company updates commonly cover earnings releases and conference calls, same-store sales drivers, store openings and remodels, distribution and technology investments, and customer-facing initiatives across Dollar General, DG Market, DGX, pOpshelf, and Mi Súper Dollar General.
Recurring announcements also address everyday essentials such as food, health and wellness, cleaning, beauty, seasonal décor, home goods, and apparel, along with exclusive collections, digital savings, delivery options, and governance changes.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced a new $1 million donation to Feeding America to extend their partnership supporting people facing food insecurity in the United States. According to Dollar General, this builds on more than $6 million in financial support provided since 2019.
The company reports that in-kind food donations from its stores and distribution centers have provided the equivalent of over 90 million meals* to Feeding America member food banks, benefiting more than half of all U.S. counties. Dollar General notes that, while it is not a traditional grocer, many Americans rely on its stores for convenient, affordable access to food and everyday essentials.
The company also highlights its focus on Better For You foods, health and wellness products and services, and its role as a USDA MyPlate National Strategic Partner through the CNPP Nutrition Communicators Network. As of May 1, 2026, Dollar General reports operating 21,055 stores across the United States and in Mexico.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) launched its 2026 back-to-school season with more than 70 items priced at $1 or less, including folders, pencils and composition books. 100% of back-to-school items are offered at last year’s everyday low prices.
Teachers receive 30% off stationery through September 7, plus a social media sweepstakes offering 20 gift cards of $250 each. Additional value comes from season-long deals on brands like Crayola and iMagine, “Build the Lunchbox” snack promotions, myDG digital coupons, and one free myDG Delivery order for back-to-school shoppers.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and 25 years of partnership. Since 2001, Dollar General has donated over $11 million to the Red Cross and supports disaster relief through multiple partner organizations.
Dollar General (NYSE:DG) reported first quarter 2026 net sales up 3.4% to $10.8 billion, same-store sales up 2.0%, operating profit up 10.8% to $638.5 million, and diluted EPS up 12.4% to $2.00.
The company generated $716.2 million in operating cash flow, kept inventories flat in total, and declared a $0.59 quarterly dividend. Fiscal 2026 guidance now calls for EPS of $7.20–$7.45, net sales growth of 3.7%–4.2%, and about 4,730 real estate projects.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) launched its 30-day “Stars, Stripes and Savings” event, running June 1–30 with daily deals on summer essentials tied to Memorial Day and Independence Day. Weekly themed promotions cover food and beverages, backyard barbecue, patriotic and outdoor fun, travel and staycations, and a July 4th countdown.
More than 85% of patriotic items are priced at $5 or less and about 30% at $1. Dollar General highlights additional savings through myDG digital coupons, cash-back offers and myDG Delivery, and notes its more than 20,000 stores across the U.S. and recognition on multiple national brand lists.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) Literacy Foundation awarded nearly $16 million in one-day grants on May 8, 2026, its largest single-day total to date. The grants will support more than 1,400 schools, libraries and nonprofits and approximately 1.5 million individuals, surpassing the prior one-day record of >$13.2 million in May 2025.
The foundation has granted more than $292 million since 1993 and plans the Yellow Glasses Project on July 20, 2026 and youth grant awards in September 2026.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) will release fiscal 2026 first-quarter results for the period ended May 1, 2026, on June 2, 2026. The company will host a conference call the same day at 8:00 a.m. CT / 9:00 a.m. ET with CEO Todd Vasos and CFO Donny Lau.
A live webcast will be available at the investor site under Events & Presentations; telephonic participation and replay details, including conference ID 13760155, were provided.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) launched simmer & stir, a new private‑label kitchen collection priced at $12 or less, with most items between $2 and $3.50. The assortment includes nearly 30 tools and accessories and will be available nationwide in approximately 16,000 stores beginning May 11.
The line aims to combine modern design, durability and value and expands DG’s portfolio of elevated home essentials.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) will roll out an AI-enabled in-store audio network across ~6,000 stores, doubling its current in-store audio footprint to 12,000 stores in Q2 2026 via a partnership with QSIC. The network uses POS data, curated music and AI ads with IAB-level verification and closed-loop measurement to deliver localized, measurable audio advertising, targeting underserved and rural communities within Dollar General’s ~20,000-store national footprint where ~75% of the U.S. population lives within five miles of a location.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced a 7 Days of Savings beauty event running April 12–18, 2026, offering daily brand promotions and multi‑buy deals across personal care and cosmetics. Highlights include brand-specific spend-and-save and BOGO offers from L'Oréal, Maybelline, Suave, Old Spice, Dial and others.
The release notes DG's continued beauty strategy, including the Beauty Reinvention in‑store program, rollout of e.l.f. cosmetics endcaps in over 20,000 stores, acquisition of Yumzee lip care, and digital shopping options like myDG Delivery and digital coupons.