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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) has announced its holiday discounts for December 9-14 as part of its '24 Days of Savings' campaign. The promotion features daily deals through Christmas Eve, including: $4 Holiday Slippers (50% off), 2 for $4 Pillsbury products, $15 Jumbo Plush toys (50% off), $2 True Living Plastic Cups (50% off), $1 Holiday Wrapping Paper (66% off), and $8 Pre-Lit Holiday Trees (60% off).
These offers complement DG's ongoing Decked Out in Deals holiday savings program, which includes DG Deal Days promotions on over 6,000 items storewide. The deals are available at all 20,000+ Dollar General stores nationwide while supplies last, but not online. Daily deals are announced through the DG app, social media, website, and in-store signage.
Dollar General (DG) reported Q3 2024 financial results with net sales increasing 5.0% to $10.2 billion and same-store sales growth of 1.3%. However, operating profit decreased 25.3% to $323.8 million, and diluted EPS fell 29.4% to $0.89. The quarter was impacted by $32.7 million in hurricane-related expenses.
The company updated its fiscal year 2024 guidance, projecting net sales growth of 4.8% to 5.1% and same-store sales growth of 1.1% to 1.4%. For 2025, DG announced Project Elevate, planning approximately 4,885 real estate projects, including 575 new U.S. stores, 2,000 full remodels, and 2,250 Project Elevate remodels.
pOpshelf, a retail chain operating over 200 stores across 21 states, announced special daily deals through Christmas Eve and launched a new customer loyalty program. The pOpshelf perksTM program offers customers 10 points per dollar spent, with a $5 reward for every 1,000 points accumulated. The program includes a 15% birthday reward and double points days. Customers can earn bonus points by downloading the app (400 points), creating an account (400 points), and completing their profile (200 points). The retailer is featuring deals on various items including Lego® sets, holiday candy, area rugs, board games, and Hot Wheels®.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announces its '24 Days of Savings' holiday promotion, offering daily discounts on featured items from December 1st through Christmas Eve. This initiative complements the existing Decked Out in Deals holiday savings program, which includes DG Deal Days with promotions on over 6,000 items storewide. Sample deals include $1 holiday mugs (originally $3), BOGO free True Living® plates/bowls, 50% off tower speaker systems, and Smithfield® bacon at 2 for $6. The promotion will be available at DG's 20,000+ stores nationwide, with weekly deals announced through the myDG app, social media, website, and in-store signage.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced holiday season food discounts and promotions to make meal preparation more affordable. The retailer is offering deals including 2 for $5 Pillsbury® biscuits and crescent rolls, 2 for $5 Philadelphia Cream Cheese®, and 2 for $3.50 Betty Crocker® cake mixes. The company introduced 'buy two, get one free' Thanksgiving bundle deals through November 28th and collaborated with a dietician to develop Better For You recipes under $2.50 per serving. DG currently offers fresh produce in over 5,400 stores and fresh meat in approximately 600 DG Market locations. The company is also running DG Deal Days with promotions on 6,000+ items from Halloween to Christmas.
Dollar General (DG) has celebrated the grand opening of its first distribution center in Colorado, located in Aurora. The state-of-the-art, one million square foot facility is expected to create approximately 400 new jobs at full capacity and will support the company's growing DG Private Fleet presence. The facility marks a significant expansion in the western United States. As part of the celebration, Dollar General donated $10,000 each to Aurora Public Schools and Food Bank of the Rockies. The company, which opened its first Colorado store in 2006, currently employs more than 950 Coloradoans through its distribution center and store presence.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has announced it will release its fiscal 2024 third quarter financial results on December 5, 2024. CEO Todd Vasos and CFO Kelly Dilts will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. CT/9:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss earnings results and potential material business information. The company operates 20,345 stores across various formats including Dollar General, DG Market, DGX, pOpshelf, and Mi Súper Dollar General in Mexico, offering everyday essentials, food, health products, and seasonal décor.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announces major holiday sales initiative 'DG Deal Days' running from October 31 through December 21, featuring discounts on over 6,000 items. The promotion includes weekly three-day sales events every Thursday through Saturday with 25% and 50% off discounts, buy-one-get-one deals, and stackable savings with existing $5 off $25 Saturday offers. The kickoff week features 50% off home items, holiday candles, and various BOGO deals. The company maintains approximately 2,000 items priced at $1 or less and offers additional savings through myDG accounts, digital coupons, and DG Cash Back.
pOpshelf announced a chainwide customer appreciation event for Saturday, October 19 at all locations in 21 states. The event will include 20% off coupons and complimentary product samples for the first 50 adult customers. Additionally, pOpshelf revealed several exciting updates:
1. A new loyalty program called 'pOpshelf perks' is expected to launch by year-end, offering points and exclusive rewards.
2. An updated customer app is now available, allowing users to browse décor ideas, find inspiration, and shop online for in-store pickup.
3. A new store format has been implemented across all locations, featuring a refreshed layout and additional product offerings.
These updates reflect pOpshelf's commitment to enhancing the customer experience both in-store and on-the-go.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is launching a new holiday toy guide and deals to offer affordable toys from top brands this holiday season. Nearly every toy is priced under $20, with most under $10. The company is introducing several initiatives:
1. DG Deal Days: Weekly promotions from Halloween to Christmas, including buy one, get one 75% off and 25% off $75 purchases.
2. Stacked Savings: Additional $5 off $25 weekly and digital coupons via the myDG App.
3. New Holiday Toy Guide: Launching digitally mid-October and in print on November 1, featuring brands like Disney, Hasbro, LEGO, Mattel, and Melissa & Doug.
Dollar General aims to provide affordable options for families during the holiday season, especially in rural communities where 80% of its stores are located.