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Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is a retail trade company in the all other general merchandise stores industry that describes itself as America’s neighborhood general store. The DG news stream features updates on the company’s operations, promotions, financial results and corporate initiatives that shape how it serves more than 20,000 communities.
Recent news releases highlight Dollar General’s role in providing affordable everyday essentials and seasonal merchandise through its Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf formats in the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in Mexico. Articles cover promotional campaigns such as Jolly Good Deals, Labor Day savings events, Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers, and multi-day sales that emphasize value on food, household items, seasonal décor and toys.
Investors and followers of DG stock will also find coverage of quarterly earnings announcements, where the company reports net sales, same-store sales trends, operating profit and diluted earnings per share, along with updates to fiscal-year financial guidance and capital expenditure plans. These releases are often accompanied by details on real estate projects, including new store openings, remodels under Project Elevate and Project Renovate, and store relocations.
Other DG news items include leadership and governance updates, such as executive appointments to roles like Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as well as community-focused stories from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, which reports on grants and literacy initiatives across the country. This mix of operational, financial, promotional and community news provides a broad view of Dollar General’s activities for customers, analysts and long-term shareholders.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) launches its Jolly Good Deals holiday promotion with a 3-Day Sales Event running Nov 27–29, 2025, Black Friday décor discounts on Nov 28, and a Cyber Monday free-delivery offer on Dec 1 for the first 10,000 myDG customers who claim it.
Highlighted deals include household appliances and seasonal items at fixed price points; DG Delivery serves customers from >17,000 stores in 45 states, and DoorDash/UberEats partnerships cover >18,000 stores as of Q3 2025. Company store count is 20,746 as of Aug 1, 2025.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) named Emily Taylor as chief operating officer effective November 16, 2025. Taylor, with more than 25 years at Dollar General and previously EVP and chief merchandising officer, will oversee store operations, global supply chain, merchandising, marketing and digital, real estate and store development, decision science, and process improvement. The company also promoted Bryan Wheeler to EVP, chief merchandising officer; moved Pooh Vichidvongsa to SVP, general merchandise manager; elevated Shareeka Meadows to SVP, pOpshelf®; and eliminated the EVP, strategy and development role, with Steve Deckard leaving effective November 12, 2025.
As of August 1, 2025, Dollar General operates 20,746 stores across its banners.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) will release fiscal third quarter 2025 results for the period ended October 31, 2025, on December 4, 2025. The company said CEO Todd Vasos and CFO Donny Lau will host a conference call on December 4, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. CT / 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results and related material information.
Investors can join by telephone at (877) 407-0890 using conference ID 13756753, or listen via live webcast at https://investor.dollargeneral.com under News & Events. A replay will be available through January 1, 2026 by webcast or by calling (877) 660-6853 (conference ID 13756753).
As of August 1, 2025, Dollar General operates 20,746 stores across the U.S. and Mexico under its Dollar General, DG Market, DGX, pOpshelf and Mi Súper banners.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) launched its Holiday Toy Book on October 20, 2025, with most toys priced at $20 or less and an instant 25% savings on toy purchases of $75+ in a single transaction (including clearance toys).
The offering highlights brand-name and exclusive toys from Disney, LEGO, Pokémon, Fisher-Price, Melissa & Doug, VTech and more, plus gift cards and affordable stocking stuffers. Shoppers can buy in-store or online via DG Delivery, DoorDash or UberEats. As of August 1, 2025, Dollar General operates 20,746 stores across the U.S. and Mexico.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced seasonal holiday meal and baking promotions running from October 19 through December 27, 2025, with many targeted bundle offers and rotating price reductions across 15+ branded food categories.
Key promotions include recipe bundles (sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie) from Oct 19–Nov 29, targeted sales such as Betty Crocker cake offers (various dates), a $5 off $15 holiday baking promo from Nov 9–Dec 25, and multiple date‑specific discounts on branded items. As of Aug 1, 2025, Dollar General operates 20,746 stores across the U.S. and Mexico.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has announced comprehensive holiday promotions aimed at providing budget-friendly shopping options from harvest through the holiday season. The company is launching its "7 Days of Savings" event from October 5-11, featuring daily deals including significant discounts on items like Craig® Bluetooth Speakers and Smithfield® Roll Sausage, along with various buy-one-get-one-free offers.
Starting October 30, DG will implement weekly 3-Day Sales Events running Thursday through Saturday throughout the holiday season, offering 25-50% discounts on select items, BOGO deals, and brand gift card promotions. The company will also provide special holiday meal bundle savings starting October 19, including free Clover Valley® private brand products.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with net sales increasing 5.1% to $10.7 billion and same-store sales growing 2.8%. The company's operating profit rose 8.3% to $595.4 million, while diluted EPS increased 9.4% to $1.86.
The retailer raised its fiscal year 2025 guidance, now expecting net sales growth of 4.3% to 4.8% and same-store sales growth of 2.1% to 2.6%. Dollar General plans to execute approximately 4,885 real estate projects in 2025, including opening 575 new U.S. stores and 15 in Mexico. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has announced comprehensive Labor Day sales events featuring multiple promotional periods to help customers save on essential items. The retailer is launching a 3-day sale from August 28-30, featuring BOGO deals on lawn and garden items, sunglasses, and footwear, followed by a one-day special on August 30 for Kraft Mac-n-Cheese, and a 2-day Labor Day sale from August 31-September 1 with deals on food and household items.
The company is also offering a $5 off $25 digital coupon valid September 1-5, and free same-day delivery for first-time MyDG account users. As of May 2025, Dollar General operates 20,582 stores across various formats in the United States and Mexico.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has appointed Donny Lau as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 20, 2025. Lau, who previously worked at Dollar General from 2017-2023 in various senior finance roles, will succeed current CFO Kelly Dilts, who departs on August 28, 2025. CEO Todd Vasos will serve as interim principal financial officer.
Lau returns to Dollar General from his current position as CFO of Zaxby's Franchising LLC. His previous experience includes roles as Senior VP of Finance and Chief Strategy Officer, VP of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy at Dollar General, and various positions at Yum! Brands and investment banking firms.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) has awarded $3.5 million in youth literacy grants to support over 700 schools, libraries, and non-profit organizations across Dollar General's communities, benefiting more than 560,000 students. The grants will fund educational resources, including books, technology, equipment, and professional development opportunities.
Additionally, DGLF launched its sixth annual Yellow Glasses Project, where customers can purchase $2 yellow sunglasses at participating DG stores until September 8, with proceeds benefiting the foundation. Since its establishment in 1993, DGLF has awarded over $275 million through 30,000+ grants. This recent grant follows a record-setting $13.2 million donation in May 2025 supporting adult, family, and summer literacy programs.