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Dollar General to Present at Barclays Capital Retail and Restaurants Conference
Apr 16, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) announced today that Rick Dreiling,
chairman and chief executive officer, and David Tehle, executive vice
president and chief financial officer, are scheduled to make a
presentation to the investment community at the Barclays Capital Re...
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Dollar General Supports First Lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces Initiative
Apr 13, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) today announced that it is supporting
the White House's Joining Forces initiative, which promotes private
sector employment for members of the military community.
This commitment is a continuation of the company's efforts to ...
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Dollar General Opens 10,000th Store
Mar 30, 2012
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America's largest retailer by number of stores will celebrate the
event in Merced, Calif.
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announces the opening of its 10,000th
store, giving the retailer a coast-to-coast presence for the first time
in t...
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Dollar General Corporation Announces Pricing of 25.0 Million Share Secondary Offering
Mar 27, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the pricing of an
underwritten secondary public offering of 25.0 million common shares at
a price to the public of $45.25 per share. The shares are being sold by
certain existing shareholders. No shares are being sold b...
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Dollar General Corporation Announces 25.0 Million Share Secondary Offering
Mar 26, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced an underwritten
secondary public offering of 25.0 million common shares. The shares are
being sold by certain existing shareholders. No shares are being sold by
the Company in this offering, and it will not receive any p...
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Dollar General Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results
Mar 22, 2012
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Fourth Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 6.5%; Full Year
Same-Store Sales Increased 6.0%
Fourth Quarter Adjusted EPS of $0.87; Reported EPS of $0.85
Full Year Adjusted EPS of $2.37, up 26%; Reported EPS of $2.22, up
22%
Company Provid...
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Dollar General Names Greg Sparks EVP of Store Operations
Mar 14, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that Gregory
(Greg) A. Sparks has been named executive vice president — store
operations, effective March 19, 2012, reporting to Chairman and
CEO Rick Dreiling. Sparks will assume all responsibilities for the
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Dollar General Launches "Our Pets. Our Heroes." Essay Contest
Feb 27, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dollar General is celebrating pets and their owners with the "Our Pets. Our Heroes." essay contest. The contest, which begins February 27 and ends on March 25, 2012, will award $5,000 grand prizes to four essay writers.
"Pets are an important part of our customers' lives," said Todd...
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Dollar General Corporation to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Results on March 22
Feb 6, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial
results for its fiscal 2011 fourth quarter and full year ended February
3, 2012, on Thursday morning, March 22, 2012. In connection with the
announcement, Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer...
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Butcher's Selects(R) Premium Food for Dogs Now Available Exclusively at Dollar General
Jan 26, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dollar General is expanding its pet food assortment with the addition of BUTCHER'S SELECTS® Premium Dog Food. Manufactured by Mars Petcare US, the new product line offers high-quality, protein-packed dog food at a great value. BUTCHER'S SELECTS® Brand is available exclusively at Dol...
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DollarGeneral.com Adds Photo Services to Its Online Store
Jan 12, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dollar General is expanding its eCommerce offering with the addition of photo services to its retail site. The service is now available on www.dollargeneral.com.
"Dollar General is excited to offer our shoppers this great online service at the low prices they have come to expect fro...
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Dollar General Brings 1,300 Jobs to the Golden State in 2012
Jan 3, 2012
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Discount retailer begins hiring this week
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Discount retailer Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is creating more than 1,300
jobs in Southern and Central California with the opening of 50 new
stores and a distribution center in 2012. Hiring begins this week in
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Dollar General to Open 625 New Stores and Create More Than 6,000 New Jobs in 2012
Jan 3, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) announced today that it plans to open
625 new stores and add more than 6,000 new jobs in 2012. These new
stores and jobs will be spread among Dollar General's 38-state operating
area, plus California and Massachusetts.
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Dollar General Helps Last-Minute Shoppers
Dec 22, 2011
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Shop for the Holidays Now and Save at Dollar General
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holiday procrastinators and last-minute shoppers alike will find everything they need at Dollar General to wrap up their holiday shopping effortlessly and inexpensively. Dollar General is a last-minute shopper's paradise with ready...
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Eastern Michigan University Graduate Student Wins Dollar General Literacy Foundation's 'I Can' Essay Contest
Dec 14, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eastern Michigan University graduate student Andy Gowman's compelling essay about overcoming obstacles took the top prize in the Dollar General Literacy Foundation's 'I Can' essay contest. Gowman received a $50,000 education grant and trip to Nashville to receive his award.
"I could...
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The 12 Days of Christmas at Dollar General
Dec 12, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The countdown to Christmas is on. To help shoppers wrap up their shopping and celebrating, Dollar General is offering 12 tips for staying on budget and having fun as Christmas nears.
Day 1:
Host an ornament exchange
Instead of exchanging pricey gifts with friends this...
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Dollar General Gives $100,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation
Dec 7, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 7, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE:DG), one of the country's leading discount retailers, is giving $100,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation to support its efforts to provide toys to underprivileged children.
"Dollar General is proud to support Toys for Tots this holiday se...
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Dollar General Corporation Announces Pricing of 25.0 Million Share Secondary Offering
Dec 6, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced the pricing of an
underwritten secondary public offering of 25.0 million common shares at
a price to the public of $39.00 per share. The shares are being sold by
certain existing shareholders. No shares are being sold by...
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Simple Holiday Dishes for Under $10
Dec 6, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is making the holidays brighter for families on a budget this holiday season. Budget-conscious hosts and hostesses will love these time-and money-saving recipes. Each recipe can be made for less than $10 when you shop at Dollar General.
Savory Stuffing Casserol...
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Dollar General Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings; Announces $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
Dec 5, 2011
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Third Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 6.3%; Total Sales Improved
11.5%
Operating Profit Increased 13% to $311 Million, or 8.6% of Sales
Adjusted Net Income Increased 29% to $172 Million, or $0.50 per
Diluted Share
Net Income Increas...
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