Dollar General Stock Price, News & Analysis

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced the promotion of Kelly Dilts to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2023. John Garratt, the current President and CFO, will continue as President until his retirement on June 2, 2023. Dilts has been with the company since July 2019, serving as Senior Vice President, Finance, overseeing financial planning, procurement, and investor relations.

CEO Jeff Owen expressed confidence in Dilts' leadership abilities, highlighting her strategic development alongside Garratt and other senior leaders. With over 30 years of experience in retail finance, she previously served as CFO at Francesca’s Holdings Corporation and held key roles at Tailored Brands Inc.

Redbox, a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Dollar General (DG). The plan includes adding 1,500 Redbox kiosks over the next two years, increasing the total to over 5,000 kiosks by the end of 2024. This expanded access aims to cater to value-conscious consumers, especially as the demand for DVD rentals is expected to rise with the release of 39 major films in 2023, including titles like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The expansion represents a strategic move to provide affordable entertainment options to millions of Americans amidst economic challenges.

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has launched its new Beauty Reinvention initiative, introducing a revamped beauty shopping experience in around 300 stores. This rollout includes over 1,000 new beauty, skin, and hair care products, including three exclusive lines: Joy Works, Curl Rhythm, and yes! honey, all priced at $6 or less. The new layout increases space for skincare by 50% and for soap and shower items by 30%. Launched in February 2023, the initiative aims to provide affordable, quality beauty products, reflecting Dollar General's commitment to customer needs. These enhancements are expected to reposition Dollar General as a key player in the beauty retail sector.

Dollar General has partnered with Meta to launch a new media network, DGMN, which enables advertisers to reach over 90 million unique customers through closed-loop measurement of in-store sales. This makes DG the first retailer to offer such a solution, allowing for targeted advertising via platforms like Facebook and Instagram. DGMN utilizes first-party data to provide full campaign support and measurable outcomes. Early results indicate DGMN's strength in reaching customers through 1,400 derived attributes. The partnership aims to enhance advertising effectiveness by evaluating Meta marketing investments against traditional metrics.