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Dollar General and Braun Racing Announce Driver Line-Up for the
2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Season
Oct 9, 2008
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MOORESVILLE, NC (October 9, 2008) - Braun Racing and Dollar General Corporation are pleased to announce the driver line-up of the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota Camry in 2009. The car will be shared by two drivers who are both familiar faces in the yellow and black Dollar General firesuit. Sprint Cup Series driver Brian Vickers will return ...
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Dollar General to Present at 2008 Wachovia Consumer Growth Conference
Oct 8, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation will make a presentation to the investment community at the 2008 Wachovia Consumer Growth Conference on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, beginning at approximately 9:15 CDT/10:15 EDT. A web cast of this presentation can be accessed live through the Company's Web site at www...
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Dollar General Offers Customers a Chance to Win with the Shop 'N Win Millionaire Sweepstakes
Sep 26, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 26, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Shop at Dollar General, and you could win a million! Dollar General is offering customers a special opportunity to win with the Shop 'N Win Millionaire Sweepstakes. The retailer will give away $1 million, as well as hundreds of other exciting prizes. The Shop 'N Win Millionaire Sweepstakes begi...
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Dollar General Stores Extends Sponsorship with Braun Racing
Sep 25, 2008
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MOORESVILLE, NC (September 25, 2008) - Braun Racing and Dollar General Corporation are pleased to announce an agreement in which the Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based discount retailer will continue to serve as primary sponsor of Braun Racing's NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 32 Toyota Camry. Dollar General will serve as the primary sponsor of the...
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Dollar General Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Sep 3, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation today announced financial results for the second quarter and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2008.
Sales for the quarter increased 11.2 percent to $2.61 billion compared to $2.35 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Same store sales increased 10.1 percent with c...
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Dollar General Corporation to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on September 3 and To Present at Goldman Sachs 15th Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 4
Aug 27, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 27, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation plans to report its financial results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2008, on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.
Second Quarter Conference Call
In connection with the announcement, Rick Dreiling, Chief Executive Officer, and David Tehle, Chief Financial Off...
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Dollar General to Sponsor Sarah Fisher in Two Indycar Series Races
Jul 16, 2008
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INDIANAPOLIS — July 16, 2008 — Dollar General will be the primary sponsor of Sarah Fisher Racing's (SFR) No. 67 Honda powered Dallara for two upcoming races this year in the IndyCar Series. Driven by IndyCar Series veteran Sarah Fisher, the Dollar General car will make its IndyCar Series debut at Kentucky Speedway on...
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Dollar General Corporation Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Jun 16, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 16, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation today announced financial results for the 13-week first quarter ended May 2, 2008.
Sales for the quarter were $2.40 billion compared to $2.28 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Same store sales increased 5.4 percent on top of a 2.4 percent same store sal...
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Dollar General to Announce First Quarter Financial Results
May 22, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation plans to report its financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2008 on Monday, June 16, 2008. In conjunction with the release, the Company will hold a conference call on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. CDT/10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss the results. Rick Drei...
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Promotes Literacy with $4.9 Million in Grants
May 14, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is awarding grants totaling $4.9 million to 327 nonprofit organizations in the fight against illiteracy.
More than 44 million adults in the U.S., which is the equivalent of the entire population of Florida, Kentucky, New Mexico and New York, read at th...
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Dollar General Corporation Announces Management Changes
Apr 10, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 10, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation today announced certain senior management changes as part of its refocused operating plan. As previously communicated, Dollar General has begun a series of initiatives intended to build on its proven strengths while also introducing greater operating discipline and a ...
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Dollar General Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results
Mar 27, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 27, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation today reported financial results for its fourth quarter (13 weeks) and fiscal year ended February 1, 2008. Additionally, Rick Dreiling, the Company's recently appointed Chief Executive Officer, discussed the Company's Operating Priorities, which include a series of in...
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Dollar General to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financial Results
Mar 25, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 25, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation plans to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2008 after the close of the market on Thursday, March 27, 2008. In conjunction with the release, the Company will hold a conference call on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 8:30 a....
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Dollar General Corporation Announces Extension of Exchange Offer
Mar 4, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation announced today that it has extended the expiration date of its offer to exchange up to $1,175,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its registered 10.625% Senior Notes due 2015 and up to $725,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its registered 11.875%/12.625% ...
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Dollar General Issues Customer Warning, Removes Pokemon Valentine's Day Candy From All Stores
Feb 14, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Out of an abundance of caution, Dollar General is removing from its shelves this morning Pokemon 10 Valentine Cards and Pops and has placed an immediate nationwide stop sale of the product on its registers after a customer reported finding a metal object in one of the product's candy lollipops ...
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Red Cross Accepting Monetary Donations for Tornado Victims
Feb 11, 2008
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb 11, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that took lives, damaged and in many cases destroyed homes in Middle Tennessee, the Nashville Area Red Cross is working quickly to raise funds for the relief effort. The American Red Cross is committed to providing disaster victims with emergency assista...
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Dollar General Customers Help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) Find Hope Through the 2007 Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign
Jan 18, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan 18, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General's fundraising efforts for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital reached $1 million over a two-week period, thanks to the generosity of its customers.
"Dollar General's mission is 'Serving Others,' and helping the children at St. Jude was one of the ways we chose to serve in 2...
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Dollar General Names Richard W. Dreiling CEO
Jan 14, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General today announced that Richard W. Dreiling has been appointed CEO of the 8,000+ store discount chain, effective January 21. Dreiling, a 38-year veteran retailer, most recently served as chairman, president and CEO of New York-based Duane Reade, the largest drug store chain in the N...
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KKR Completes Acquisition of Dollar General Corporation
Jul 6, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 06, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation ("Dollar General") today announced the completion of its merger with affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts & Co. L.P., GS Capital Partners, an affiliate of Goldman Sachs, Citi Private Equity, and other equity co-investors (collectively, the "Investors"). The total e...
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Dollar General Sells Authentic Colgate Toothpaste, Received Directly From The Manufacturer
Jul 3, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (July 3, 2007) Customers who purchase Colgate toothpaste at Dollar General stores can be sure that they are getting the bonafide product, sourced directly from the Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Dollar General is not among the discount retailers involved in a recall of counterfeit toothpaste falsely labeled ...
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