Dollar General Corp
Company Profile
Business description
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General’s banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged food, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
Contact
100 Mission Ridge
GoodlettsvilleTN37072
USAT: +1 615 855-4000
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Stock type
Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
Fiscal Year End
31 January 2026
Employees
170,000
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