Dollar General Corp

1DGX

Company Profile

  • Business description

    Since its beginning in 1939, Dollar General has grown to become the largest dollar store operator in the United States, with more than 20,000 small-box discount stores across 48 states. The firm generated $40 billion in fiscal 2024 sales. The retailer maintains a heavy concentration of stores in rural and low-income markets underserved by big-box retailers. It’s 11,000 stock-keeping units, including 2,000 priced at $1 or less, span consumables (82% of sales), seasonal items (10%), home products (5%), and apparel (3%). More than 20% of sales are derived from private label.

  • Contact

    100 Mission Ridge
    GoodlettsvilleTN37072
    USA

    T: +1 615 855-4000

    https://www.dollargeneral.com

  • Sector

    Consumer Defensive

    Stock type

    Defensive

  • Industry

    Discount Stores

    Fiscal Year End

    31 January 2027

    Employees

    170,000

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