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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) 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.
Uber (NYSE:UBER) and Dollar General (NYSE:DG) have announced a nationwide partnership to offer on-demand delivery services through the Uber Eats platform. The collaboration will integrate over 14,000 Dollar General and pOpshelf locations into Uber Eats, allowing customers to order food, household essentials, and trending items for delivery.
To mark the launch, Uber Eats is offering a 40% discount on orders of $20 or more (up to $10) using code 40GENERAL. Uber One members will receive additional benefits including zero delivery fees on eligible orders. The service is accessible through the Uber Eats app's Grocery or Convenience categories, enabling customers to track their deliveries in real-time.