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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 (DG)/b) will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 15, 2026, at 10:45 a.m. ET.A live webcast and replay through October 15, 2026, will be available on the Dollar General investor relations website under “News & Events, Events & Presentations.”
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced that Executive Vice President and General Counsel Rhonda Taylor plans to retire. She will remain General Counsel through December 6, 2026, then serve as a senior advisor through at least April 2, 2027. Kelly Collier, currently Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Business Law, will become EVP, General Counsel effective December 7, 2026.
Taylor joined Dollar General in 2000 and has overseen legal, global compliance, internal audit, risk, public policy, public relations, and corporate social responsibility. Collier has been with Dollar General since 2009 and currently oversees regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, business litigation, customs, intellectual property, and global compliance.
RELEX Solutions announced a partnership with Dollar General (NYSE: DG) to deploy its AI-native retail and supply chain planning platform across Dollar General’s North American operations. The solution will cover forecasting, replenishment, and allocation for more than 21,000 stores, 34 distribution centers, and roughly 18,000 SKUs.
The RELEX platform will manage store replenishment, ordering schedules, lead times, supplier coordination, and fulfillment methods in a single system, enabling distribution centers and stores to work from the same demand data. According to both companies, this unified environment is expected to enhance visibility and coordination across Dollar General’s large and complex distribution network.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $11.3 billion, up 5.2% year over year, with same‑store sales up 3.5% driven by 2.0% higher traffic and a 1.5% increase in average ticket. Gross margin expanded 127 basis points to 32.6%, aided by tariff refunds, lower LIFO provision and distribution costs. Operating profit rose 29.2% to $769.2 million, and net income increased 33.8% to $550.3 million, with diluted EPS up 33.3% to $2.48, including an estimated $0.25 benefit from tariff refunds after reinvestments. Year‑to‑date operating cash flow was $1.5 billion. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share. Reflecting stronger first‑half performance, Dollar General raised its fiscal 2026 outlook, now expecting net sales growth of 4.0%–4.3%, same‑store sales growth of 2.5%–2.9%, and diluted EPS of $7.80–$8.00, and plans up to $700 million of share repurchases and $1.4–$1.5 billion of capital expenditures.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) will release its fiscal 2026 second quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2026, on August 27, 2026. CEO Todd Vasos and CFO Donny Lau will host an earnings conference call that day at 8:00 a.m. CT / 9:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can join via telephone at (877) 407-0890 using conference ID 13761377, or through a live webcast at the Dollar General investor relations website under “News & Events, Events & Presentations.” A replay will be available through September 24, 2026 via webcast or by calling (877) 660-6853 with the same conference ID.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced its 2026 annual Call for Small Businesses, inviting U.S.-based small companies that have not sold products to Dollar General in the last 18 months to explore vendor opportunities. Eligible businesses can apply online at Rangeme.com/dgsbsummit through Monday, August 17, 2026, with selected applicants to meet virtually with Dollar General’s Small Business Development (SBD) team in the fall.
According to Dollar General, the Call for Small Businesses extends a multi-year effort to increase engagement with diverse small vendors. Certified participants in the Small Business Development Program may access SBD Academy learning opportunities, product discovery support, funding, counseling, training resources, financial enablement programs and various engagement events.
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.