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Jan 2, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan 2, 2002 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that the Company has obtained extensions to previously announced waivers from its bank lenders under its outstanding financing agreements. Under the terms of the extensions, the bank lenders extended the time for receipt of the Compan...
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Jan 10, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the five-week fiscal period ended January 4, 2002, equaled $725.5 million compared with $644.4 million for the five-week period ended December 29, 2000, an increase of 12.6 percent. Because of the Company's 53-week fiscal year ...
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Jan 14, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is scheduled to host a conference call on Monday, January 14, 2002, at 5:00 p.m. EST to discuss its audited financial results for its 2000 fiscal year, audited restated financial results for its 1998 and 1999 fiscal years, and unaudited results for the fi...
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Jan 14, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE,
Tennessee - January 14, 2002 - Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG)
today reported that net income for the 39-week period ended November 2,
2001, increased 7.1 percent to $110.1 million, or $0.33 per diluted
share, compared with $102.8 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for
the 39-week period ended October 27, 2000. ...
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Jan 14, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today its audited restated financial statements for its fiscal years ended February 2, 2001 ("2000"), January 28, 2000 ("1999"), and January 29, 1999 ("1998"), and is filing today with the Securities and Exchange Commission its Annual Report on ...
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Feb 7, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 7, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported same-store sales increased 6.4 percent for the four-week period ended February 1, 2002, compared with the four-week period ended February 2, 2001. Total sales for the same four-week period increased 17.3 percent. Because of t...
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Feb 18, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 18, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that it intends to webcast its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The meeting will be held at the Goodlettsville City Hall auditorium in Goodlettsville, Tennessee on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. CST. The webcast...
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Mar 7, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 7, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the four-week period ended March 1, 2002, equaled $428.4 million compared with $367.2 million last year, an increase of 16.7 percent. Same-store sales for the February period increased 7.7 percent compa...
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Mar 18, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 18, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported that net income for 2001 increased
193.8 percent to $207.5 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, compared with $70.6
million, or $0.21 per diluted share in 2000. Net income in 2001 would have
increased 32.9 percent over 20...
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Mar 18, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. - March 18, 2002 - Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.032 per share, payable April 15, 2002, to common shareholders of record on April 1, 2002.In addition, the Company announced that it would hold and webcast its 2002 annual meeting of shareholders ...
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Mar 18, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 18, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is scheduled to host a conference call on Monday, March 18, 2002, at 5:00 p.m. EST to discuss its audited financial results for its 2001 fiscal year.If you wish to participate, please call (312) 470-7474 at least ten minutes be...
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Mar 26, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 26, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is hosting its 2002 Analyst Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee today. In addition to providing management presentations regarding its strategy and 2002 initiatives, the Company intends to reaffirm financial guidance provided in its earnings r...
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Apr 4, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 4, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced it has named James D. Robbins to its Board of Directors. Mr. Robbins has been appointed to serve on Dollar General's audit committee.Chairman and CEO Cal Turner, Jr. made the announcement saying, "Jim Robbins has an ex...
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Apr 5, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 5, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the Banc of America Consumer Q&A Forum in New York City on Monday, April 8, 2002, beginning at 11:40 a.m. EDT. A web cast of the presentation will be available on the Company's website...
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Apr 10, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 10, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Officials at Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) responded today to Moody's Investors Service's downgrade of Dollar General's long-term rating from Ba1 to Ba2."We are disappointed by Moody's decision," said Jim Hagan, Dollar General executive vice president and c...
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Apr 11, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 11, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the five-week period ended April 5, 2002, equaled $533.7 million compared with $461.3 million last year, an increase of 15.7 percent. Same-store sales for the March period increased 6.9 percent compare...
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Apr 17, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 17, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today the signing of a $450 million fully underwritten bank commitment with SunTrust Bank and SunTrust Capital Markets. The company intends to use the proceeds along with its excess cash to refinance its existing bank facilities ...
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May 9, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 9, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the four-week period ended May 3, 2002, equaled $427.2 million compared with $373.5 million last year, an increase of 14.4 percent. Same-store sales for the April period increased 5.5 percent compared w...
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May 24, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 24, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that it intends to webcast its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The meeting will be held at the Goodlettsville City Hall auditorium in Goodlettsville, Tennessee on Monday, June 3, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. CDT. The webcast will be...
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May 30, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 30, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. EDT to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2002.If you wish to participate, please call (630) 395-0020 at least ten minutes before the conference call is schedul...
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May 30, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 30, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported that net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2002 increased 26.8 percent to $45.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared with $36.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal 2001. The Compa...
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Jun 3, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 3, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will webcast its Annual Meeting of Shareholders today at 10:00 a.m. CST. The webcast will be available on the Company's website at "http://www.dollargeneral.com ."As of May 3, 2002, Dollar General operated 5,731 neighborhood sto...
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Jun 3, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.032 per share, payable July 1, 2002, to common shareholders of record on June 17, 2002.As of May 3, 2002, Dollar General operated 5,731 neighborhood stores in 27 states with distri...
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Jun 3, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 3, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced it has named David L. Bere to its Board of Directors.Chairman and CEO Cal Turner, Jr. made the announcement saying, "Dave Bere is an experienced executive who understands senior management dynamics of both small and la...
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Jun 6, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 6, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the four-week period ended May 31, 2002, equaled $446.1 million compared with $375.5 million last year, an increase of 18.8 percent. Same-store sales for the May period increased 9.6 percent compared wi...
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Jun 19, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 19, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the William Blair & Company 2002 Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, June 26, 2002, beginning at 10:30 a.m. CDT. A web cast of the presentation will be a...
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Jun 24, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 24, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that it has completed the financing of its previously announced $450 million revolving credit facility with a syndicate of lenders led by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey as Sole Lead Arranger; SunTrust Bank as Administration Age...
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Jul 11, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 11, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the June five- week period ended July 5, 2002, equaled $573.4 million compared with $473.8 million last year, an increase of 21.0 percent. Same-store sales for the June period increased 11.8 percent co...
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Jul 30, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 30, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announces the appointment of Susan S. Lanigan as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.Chairman and CEO Cal Turner made the announcement saying, "Susan comes with great academic, corporate and legal credential...
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Aug 8, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the July four-week period ended August 2, 2002, equaled $434.3 million compared with $375.6 million last year, an increase of 15.6 percent. Same-store sales for the July period increased 6.6 percent compared with a 6.6...
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Aug 13, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 13, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a
dividend of $0.032 per share, payable September 9, 2002, to common shareholders
of record on August 26, 2002.
As of August 2, 2002, Dollar General operated 5,891 neighborhood sto...
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Aug 26, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 26, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) plans to release results for the second quarter after market close on Wednesday, August 28, 2002, one day earlier than previously announced.A one-hour conference call is scheduled for Thursday, August 29, 2002, beginning at 10:...
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Aug 28, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 of $42.4 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, an increase of 56.3 percent compared to $27.1 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2001. In the second quarter of...
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Sep 5, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 5, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the August
four- week period ended August 30, 2002, equaled $454.7 million compared with
$393.3 million last year, an increase of 15.6 percent. Same-store sales for the
August period increased 6....
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Sep 16, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 16, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that it has formed a special committee to search for a Chief Executive Officer to succeed current CEO Cal Turner, Jr. The Committee is comprised of three members of the Company's Board of Directors and Mr. Turner....
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Sep 24, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced a series of officer-level promotions in the human resources, merchandising support and transportation departments. They are as follows:
Melissa Buffington has been promoted to senior vice president of human
development and pl...
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Sep 27, 2002
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Sep 27, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Today, representatives of Dollar General Corporation, local and state officials, and residents of Bowling Green celebrated the grand opening of Dollar General's 6,000th store in Bowling Green, Kentucky."This occasion of our 6,000th store is a wonderful opportunity for...
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Oct 10, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 10, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the
September five-week period ended October 4, 2002, equaled $567.6 million
compared with $497.0 million last year, an increase of 14.2 percent. Same-store
sales for the September period increa...
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Oct 14, 2002
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Thank you for visiting Dollar General Corporation's website for the weekly sales update. As a reminder, the Company intends to discontinue weekly sales releases beginning in November. Dollar General is scheduled to report October sales results on Thursday, November 7.This update reflects performance through the first week of the October...
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Oct 19, 2002
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Thank you for visiting Dollar General Corporation's website for the weekly sales update. As a reminder, the Company intends to discontinue weekly sales releases beginning in November. Dollar General is scheduled to report October sales results on Thursday, November 7.This update reflects performance through the second week of the Octobe...
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Oct 24, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 24, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation at the Johnson Rice Consumer Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday, October 28, 2002, scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. CST. A live web cast of the Dollar General presentation will be available on the Compa...
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Oct 28, 2002
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Thank you for visiting Dollar General Corporation's website for the weekly sales update. As a reminder, the Company intends to discontinue weekly sales releases beginning in November. Dollar General is scheduled to report October sales results on Thursday, November 7.This update reflects performance through the third week of the October...
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Nov 7, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the October four-
week period ended November 1, 2002, equaled $475.4 million compared with
$418.4 million last year, an increase of 13.6 percent. Same-store sales for
the October period increased 4.5 perc...
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Nov 7, 2002
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Thank
you for calling Dollar General Corporation. This sales update is for
the four-week period of October ended November 1, 2002.
Total retail sales for the four-week period ended November 1, 2002,
equaled $475.4 million compared with $418.4 million last year, an
increase of 13.6 percent. Same-store sales for the October period
in...
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Nov 11, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.032 per share, payable January 16, 2003, to common shareholders of record on January 2, 2003.As of November 1, 2002, Dollar General operated 6,076 stores in 27 states....
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Nov 11, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG), at its regularly scheduled meeting today, named Donald S. Shaffer as acting CEO of the Company, effective November 12, 2002. Shaffer will also continue as President and Chief Operating Officer. Cal Turner will serve as Chairman ...
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Dec 5, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the November
four-week period ended November 29, 2002, equaled $522.4 million compared with
$478.8 million last year, an increase of 9.1 percent. Same-store sales for
the November period increased 0.5 per...
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Dec 26, 2002
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported net income for the third quarter of
fiscal 2002 of $68.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, an increase of 46.7
percent compared to net income of $46.7 million, or $0.14 per diluted share,
in the third quarter of fiscal 2001...
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Jan 9, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the December
five-week period ended January 3, 2003, equaled $807.4 million compared with
$725.5 million last year, an increase of 11.3 percent. Same-store sales for
the December period increased 2.3 perc...
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Feb 6, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 6, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the January
four-week period ended January 31, 2003, equaled $429.9 million compared with
$381.5 million last year, an increase of 12.7 percent. Same-store sales for the
January period increased ...
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Mar 6, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 6, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the
February four-week period ended February 28, 2003, equaled $476.3 million
compared with $428.4 million last year, an increase of 11.2 percent. Same-store
sales for the February period increas...
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Mar 10, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 10, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reports opening 81 stores in the four-week period ended February 28, 2003. With these additional stores, as of February 28, 2003, the Company operated 6,192 stores.The 81 newest store locations include five in Alabama; four in Florida; fiv...
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Mar 13, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 13, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.035 per share, payable April 17, 2003, to common shareholders of record on April 3, 2003. This dividend declaration is a 9.4% increase from the Company's previous quarte...
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Mar 17, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 17, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported fiscal 2002 net income of $264.9 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, an increase of 28 percent compared to net income of $207.5 million, or $0.62 per diluted share in 2001. During the year, the Company recorded net restatem...
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Apr 2, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 2, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey 32nd Annual Institutional Investor Conference on Monday, April 7, 2003, beginning at 4:25 p.m. EDT. A Web cast of the Company's presentation will be avai...
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Apr 3, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of
directors of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced that former
Reebok Brand president and CEO David A. Perdue, Jr., has been named chief
executive officer and a member of the board of directors effective April 2,
2003. Perdue was formerly chairman and chief ...
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Apr 7, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
(NYSE: DG) reports opening 84 stores in the five-week period ended
April 4, 2003. With these additional stores, as of April 4, 2003, the Company
operated 6,273 stores.
The 84 newest store locations include 15 in Alabama; one in Arkansas; four
in Florida;...
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Apr 10, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the March five-
week period ended April 4, 2003, equaled $602.5 million compared with
$533.7 million last year, an increase of 12.9 percent. Same-store sales for
the March period increased 4.2 percent com...
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May 7, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that Donald S. Shaffer, President and
Chief Operating Officer, has resigned effective May 7, 2003 to pursue other
opportunities. Mr. Shaffer had been President and Chief Operating Officer
since May 2001. He also served as Acting...
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May 8, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the April four-
week period ended May 2, 2003, equaled $490.3 million compared with
$427.2 million last year, an increase of 14.8 percent. Same-store sales for
the April period increased 5.9 percent compared...
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May 8, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 8, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) reports opening 58 stores in the four-week period ended May 2, 2003. With these additional stores, the company operated 6,329 stores. For the thirteen-week period ended May 2, 2003, the company opened 223 new stores and closed seven stores....
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May 23, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) is scheduled to announce earnings for the first quarter
ended May 2, 2003, on Thursday, May 29, 2003. The Company will host a
conference call on Thursday, May 29, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss the
quarter's results. The passcode for the c...
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May 29, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 29, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported that net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 increased 31.4 percent to $60.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared with $45.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2002. The Comp...
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Jun 2, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors elected
David A. Perdue chairman of the board, as previously anticipated. Mr. Perdue
joined the Company on April 2, 2003 as chief executive officer and a member of
the board of directors.
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Jun 5, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE,
Tenn., Jun 5, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for
the May four-week period ended May 30, 2003, equaled $507.2 million
compared
with $446.1 million last year, an increase of 13.7 percent. Same-store
sales
for the May period increased 4.9 perce...
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Jun 5, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reports opening 58 stores in the four-week period ended May 30, 2003. In the first four months of the current fiscal year, the Company has opened 281 stores. With these additional stores, as of May 30, 2003, the company operated 6,379 stores.The 58 newest ...
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Jun 12, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 12, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) will present to the investment community at three
upcoming conferences in June. Webcasts of each presentation can be accessed
live on Dollar General's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com by clicking on the
home page spotlight item. ...
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Jul 10, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 10, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the June five-
week period ended July 4, 2003, equaled $649.7 million compared with $573.4
million last year, an increase of 13.3 percent. Same-store sales for the June
period increased 4.4 per...
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Jul 10, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 10, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reports opening 58 stores in the five-week period ended July 4, 2003. In the first five months of the current fiscal year, the Company has opened 339 stores. With these additional stores, as of July 4, 2003, the Company operated 6,425 stores....
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Aug 7, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 7, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the July four-
week period ended August 1, 2003, equaled $494.1 million compared with
$434.3 million last year, an increase of 13.8 percent. Same-store sales for
the July period increased 4.9 pe...
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Aug 7, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 7, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reports opening 61 stores in the four-week period ended August 1, 2003. In the first six months of the current fiscal year, the Company has opened 400 stores. With these additional stores, as of August 1, 2003, the Company operated 6,479 stores....
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Aug 26, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.035 per share, payable October 16, 2003, to common shareholders of record on October 2, 2003.Dollar General is a Fortune 500® discount ...
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Aug 28, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 28, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2003 of $59.9 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to $42.4 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2002, an increase of 41.5 percent. Excludi...
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Aug 28, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 28, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it has named Lawrence V. Jackson as its new President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 22, 2003. Mr. Jackson will report to David A. Perdue, Chairman and CEO. Mr. Jackson will be responsible for oversee...
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Sep 4, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the August four-
week period ended August 29, 2003, equaled $514.7 million compared with
$454.7 million last year, an increase of 13.2 percent. Same-store sales for
the August period increased 4.5 percent ...
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Sep 4, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 4, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) reports opening 45 stores in the four-week period ended August 29, 2003. In the first seven months of the current fiscal year, the Company has opened 445 stores. With these additional stores, as of August 29, 2003, the Company operated 6,51...
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Sep 16, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Last night, Retail Merchandiser Magazine presented former Dollar General Chairman and CEO Cal Turner with the Lifetime Achievement Award at International Mass Retail Association's annual convention in Orlando, Florida, in recognition of his contributions to the company founded by his father ...
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Sep 17, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 17, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Dollar
General Literacy Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Dollar General Corporation
(NYSE: DG), announced that it has awarded $550,000 in grants to 110 non-profit
organizations across the company's 27-state market area. The grants went to
non-profit literacy prov...
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Sep 19, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 19, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the appointment of Kathleen Guion as its new Executive Vice President, Store Operations, effective October 20, 2003.Chairman and CEO David Perdue made the announcement saying, "Kathleen brings a wealth of operat...
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Oct 9, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 9, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the September
five-week period ended October 3, 2003, equaled $638.8 million compared with
$567.6 million last year, an increase of 12.5 percent. Same-store sales for
the September period increa...
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Oct 9, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 9, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reports opening 78 stores in the five-week period ended October 3, 2003. With these additional stores, as of October 3, 2003, the Company operated 6,580 stores.The 78 newest store locations include two in Alabama; two in Arkansas; six in Fl...
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Nov 6, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the October four-
week period ended October 31, 2003, equaled $531.9 million compared with
$475.4 million last year, an increase of 11.9 percent. Same-store sales for
the October period increased 3.1 percent...
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Nov 6, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) reports opening 78 stores in the four-week period ended October 31, 2003. With these additional stores, as of October 31, 2003, the Company operated 6,653 stores.The 78 newest store locations include six in Alabama; eight in Florida; seven in G...
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Nov 10, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced that it is beginning construction to expand its South Boston Distribution Center in Virginia. The expansion is expected to generate approximately 100 new jobs. Construction will begin this month at the distribution center, which is located at 32...
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Nov 17, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it expects to open
approximately 660 new stores in its current fiscal year and plans to open
approximately 675 new Dollar General stores in its upcoming fiscal year
beginning January 31, 2004. While most of these new stores...
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Dec 2, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.035 per share, payable January 16, 2004, to common shareholders of record on January 2, 2004.Dollar General is a Fortune 500® discount r...
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Dec 4, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 of $77.9 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $68.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2002, an increase of 13.6 percent. Excluding restatement-rela...
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Dec 4, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the November four-week period ended November 28, 2003, equaled $575.3 million compared with $522.4 million last year, an increase of 10.1 percent. Same-store sales for the November period increased 1.7 percent compared...
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Dec 4, 2003
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reports opening 66 stores in the four-week period ended November 28, 2003. With these additional stores, as of November 28, 2003, the Company operated 6,709 stores. To date, the Company has opened 667 stores this fiscal year.The 66 newest store locations i...
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Jan 7, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the 2004 Prudential Equity Group Retailing Conference on Tuesday, January 13, 2004, beginning at 3 p.m. ET. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live at 3 p.m. ET on th...
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Jan 8, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As previously disclosed by Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG), the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been conducting an investigation related to Dollar General's January 14, 2002 restatement of its financial results for the Company's fiscal years 1998 through 2000. Do...
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Jan 8, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the December
five-week period ended January 2, 2004, equaled $911.0 million compared with
$807.4 million last year, an increase of 12.8 percent. Same-store sales for
the December period increased 4.3 percent compa...
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Jan 13, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As previously disclosed, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is involved in a purported collective action lawsuit, Brown v. Dolgencorp, Inc. and Dollar General Corporation, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama involving claims that the Company's c...
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Jan 27, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan 27, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that it intends to begin construction this month to expand its distribution center in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The expansion is expected to generate approximately 100 new jobs. The construction at the distribution center located ...
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Feb 5, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 5, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the January
four-week period ended January 30, 2004, equaled $480.2 million compared with
$429.9 million last year, an increase of 11.7 percent. Same-store sales for
the January period increased 3.1...
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Feb 12, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 12, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- In a move to further enhance the Company's distribution network, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that it has selected Union County, South Carolina as the site of its newest distribution center, the Company's eighth. The Company plans to build a 1.1 millio...
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Mar 4, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced plans to celebrate the grand openings
of its first stores in New Mexico and Wisconsin. The three New Mexico
locations grand open on Saturday, March 6 at 9 a.m., with activities
continuing through Sunday, March 7, while the Wisconsin Do...
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Mar 4, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the February
four-week period ended February 27, 2004, equaled $533.9 million compared with
$476.3 million last year, an increase of 12.1 percent. Same-store sales for
the February period increased 3.8 percent com...
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Mar 12, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2004--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.040 per share, payable April 15, 2004, to common shareholders of record on April 1, 2004. This dividend declaration is a 14.3 percent increase from the Company's previous quarterly divide...
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Mar 15, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2004--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that James J. Hagan will be leaving the Company after a reasonable transition period. Mr. Hagan has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since joining Dollar General in March 2001."Jim Ha...
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Mar 15, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported fiscal 2003 net income
of $301.0 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, an increase of 13.6
percent compared to net income of $264.9 million, or $0.79 per diluted
share in 2002. Excluding the following restatement-related items, net
inco...
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Mar 18, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the 2004 Merrill Lynch Retailing Leaders/Household Products and Cosmetics Conference on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, beginning at 4 p.m. EST. A live webcast of this presentation and supporting slides ...
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Apr 8, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 8, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the March
five-week period ended April 2, 2004, equaled $672.9 million compared with
$602.5 million last year, an increase of 11.7 percent. Same-store sales for
the March period increased 3.2 percen...
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Apr 13, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that its Board of Directors has nominated J. Neal Purcell, retired partner of KPMG, LLP, for election to the Board at the Company's May 25th Annual Shareholders' meeting in Tennessee.Mr. Purcell served on KPMG's Board of Direc...
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Apr 15, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a written trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to facilitate the repurchase of its common stock pursuant to the Company's previously announced share repurchase auth...
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Apr 23, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) will present to the investment community at two
upcoming conferences. Webcasts and supporting slides of each presentation can
be accessed live on Dollar General's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com , in
the "Investing" section at "Conference calls an...
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May 6, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 6, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General
Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the April four-
week period ended April 30, 2004, equaled $541.1 million compared with
$490.3 million last year, an increase of 10.4 percent. Same-store sales for
the April period increased 2.1 perc...
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May 10, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 10, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that David M. Tehle, 47, will join the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 7, 2004. Mr. Tehle, who will report to David A. Perdue, Dollar General's Chairman and CEO, is currently E...
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May 20, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 20, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that it has completed the purchases of shares authorized by its recently announced written trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The 10b5-1 plan automatically terminated when the Company pu...
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May 25, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of
directors declared a dividend of $0.04 per share, payable July 15,
2004, to common shareholders of record on July 1, 2004.
About Dollar General
Dollar General is a Fortune 500® discount reta...
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May 27, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today reported that net income for the
first quarter of fiscal 2004 increased 12.5 percent to $67.8 million,
or $0.20 per diluted share, compared with $60.3 million, or $0.18 per
diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2003.
Net sales...
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Jun 3, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. - June 3, 2004 - Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the May four-week period ended May 28, 2004, equaled $568.2 million compared with $507.2 million last year, an increase of 12.0 percent. Same-store sales for the May period increased 4.0 percent. The average customer purchase in Ma...
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Jun 28, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is celebrating the grand opening of its
landmark 7,000th store on July 1, 2004, in Clovis, N.M.
Citing the significance of the occasion, Dollar General's Chairman
and CEO, David Perdue, commented, "The achievement of opening our
7,000th Doll...
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Jul 8, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for
the June five-week period ended July 2, 2004, equaled $715.6 million
compared with $649.7 million last year, an increase of 10.1 percent.
Same-store sales for the June period increased 2.3 percent. The
average custo...
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Jul 8, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2004--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the June five-week period ended July 2, 2004, equaled $715.6 million compared with $649.7 million last year, an increase of 10.1 percent. Same-store sales for the June period increased 2.3 percent. The average customer p...
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Jul 8, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2004--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the June five-week period ended July 2, 2004, equaled $715.6 million compared with $649.7 million last year, an increase of 10.1 percent. Same-store sales for the June period increased 2.3 percent. The average customer p...
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Jul 8, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for
the June five-week period ended July 2, 2004, equaled $715.6 million
compared with $649.7 million last year, an increase of 10.1 percent.
Same-store sales for the June period increased 2.3 percent. The
average cus...
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Jul 9, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the
investment community at the 2004 CIBC World Markets Fourth Annual
Consumer Growth Conference on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, beginning at
11:10 a.m. EDT. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides
can be accessed l...
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Jul 9, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2004--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the 2004 CIBC World Markets Fourth Annual Consumer Growth Conference on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, beginning at 11:10 a.m. EDT. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live o...
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Aug 5, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for
the July four-week period ended July 30, 2004, equaled $552.6 million
compared with $494.3 million last year, an increase of 11.8 percent.
Same-store sales for the July period increased 3.6 percent. The
average c...
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Aug 24, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 24, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.04 per share, payable October 14, 2004, to common shareholders of record on September 30, 2004. About Dollar General Dollar General is a Fortune 500...
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Aug 26, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today reported diluted earnings per
share of $0.22 for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 compared to $0.18
per diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal 2003. Net income for
the quarter increased 19 percent to $71.3 million in 2004 compared to
$59....
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Sep 2, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for
the August four-week period ended August 27, 2004, equaled $570.7
million compared with $514.7 million last year, an increase of 10.9
percent. Same-store sales for the August period increased 2.8 percent.
The avera...
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Oct 7, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today reported total retail sales for
the September five-week period ended October 1, 2004, equaled $717.5
million compared with $638.8 million last year, an increase of 12.3
percent. Same-store sales for the September period increased 4.2
percent. The...
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Oct 11, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2004--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) announced today that its President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Jackson resigned, effective October 8, 2004, to accept a position with another company."We wish Lawrence the best of luck," commented Dollar General's Chairman and Chief Exec...
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Oct 22, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2004--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the 2004 Johnson Rice Consumer Conference on Monday, October 25, 2004, beginning at 8:45 a.m. CDT. The Company plans to discuss its year-to-date financial results through the second quarter of fiscal 2...
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Nov 4, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today reported total retail sales for
the October four-week period ended October 29, 2004, equaled $591.0
million compared with $531.9 million last year, an increase of 11.1
percent. Same-store sales for the October period increased 3.0
percent. The aver...
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Dec 1, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today reported net income for the third
quarter of fiscal 2004 of $71.1 million, or $0.22 per diluted share,
compared to $77.9 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, in the third
quarter of fiscal 2003.
As a reminder, financial results for the ...
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Dec 2, 2004
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2004--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for
the four-week period ended November 26, 2004, equaled $643.5 million
compared with $575.4 million last year, an increase of 11.8 percent.
Same-store sales for the November period increased 3.4 percent. The
average c...
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Jan 6, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2005--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today reported total retail sales for
the five-week period ended December 31, 2004, equaled $1.007 billion
compared with $911 million last year, an increase of 10.5 percent.
Same-store sales for the December period increased 1.7 percent. The
average cus...
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Jan 6, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced a $300,000 pledge to help tsunami victims in South Asia recover from one of the biggest natural disasters in modern history.Dollar General pledged the funds to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF (the United Nations Children's Fund), which i...
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Jan 21, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2005--Dollar General (NYSE:DG) today announced that it is sponsoring race car #34 in the NASCAR Busch Series, which begins in Daytona, Florida on February 19, 2005.Former Busch Series Champion Randy LaJoie will drive the car, owned by Frank Cicci Racing with Jim Kelly, the National Footba...
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Jan 26, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, TENN. (January 26, 2005)-- Dollar General, one of the country's fastest-growing retailers, is kicking off the hiring process for 525 jobs at its new distribution center in Jonesville, S.C. on Monday, January 31.Jobseekers may apply for the jobs online at www.sctechjobs.com, or in person at the Union National Guard Armory...
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Jan 27, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today commented on an article published January 19, 2005 on Mergermarket.com that stated that Dollar General is seeking to acquire a chain of convenience stores or grocery stores during the next year. In fact, the Company has no current plans to make such an...
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Jan 27, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., January 27, 2005 - Leslie Parrish, a homemaker and mother of four from Raceland, Louisiana, has never won anything in her life, let alone a new car.That all changes today when she drives home a brand new Mustang Convertible GT off the parking lot of Dollar General. "I've filled out a sweepstakes entry ...
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Feb 3, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2005--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for
the January four-week period ended January 28, 2005, equaled $547.4
million compared with $480.2 million last year, an increase of 14.0
percent. Same-store sales for the January period increased 5.1
percent. The av...
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Feb 23, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 23, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that, like many retailers, it is reviewing its accounting practices with respect to leasing transactions. Many restaurant and retail companies have recently announced that they are revising their accounting practices for leases as a result o...
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Mar 3, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today reported total retail sales for the February four-week period ended February 25, 2005, equaled $607.9 million compared with $533.9 million last year, an increase of 13.9 percent. For the February period, same-store sales, or sales in stores that were ...
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Mar 16, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.04 per share, payable April 14, 2005, to common shareholders of record on March 31, 2005.About Dollar GeneralDollar General is a Fortune 500&...
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Mar 17, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2005--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today reported unaudited financial
results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28, 2005.
Net income for the 2004 fourth quarter increased 31 percent to $133.9
million, or $.41 per share on a diluted basis. Full year 2004 net
income in...
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Mar 17, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the 2005 Merrill Lynch Retailing Leaders and Household Products and Cosmetics Conference on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, beginning at 12:00 p.m. EST. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides ...
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Apr 5, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 05, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the 2005 SunTrust Robinson Humphrey 34th Annual Institutional Investor Conference on Monday, April 11, 2005, beginning at 11:45 a.m. EDT. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be acce...
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Apr 7, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the March five-week period ended April 1, 2005, equaled $756.2 million compared with $672.9 million last year, an increase of 12.4 percent. For the March period, same-store sales, or sales in stores that were open both ...
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Apr 7, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced that it has reached a final settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") regarding the January 14, 2002 restatement of the Company's financial results for its fiscal years 1998 through 2000.Cons...
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Apr 14, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 14, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that it has adopted a written trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to facilitate the repurchase of its common stock pursuant to the Company's previously announced share repurchase authorization. A broker or b...
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Apr 22, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the Lehman Brothers Eighth Annual Retail Seminar on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, beginning at 11:45 a.m. EDT. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live at 11:45 a.m. EDT th...
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May 5, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today reported total retail sales for the April four-week period ended April 29, 2005, equaled $613.5 million compared with $541.1 million last year, an increase of 13.4 percent. For the April period, same-store sales, or sales in stores that were open both at...
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May 10, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced plans to build a distribution center in Marion, Indiana. It will be the ninth facility in the growing retailer's distribution network.Pending final documentation and all required governmental approvals, the company plans to build a...
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May 24, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.045 per share, payable July 14, 2005, to common shareholders of record on June 30, 2005. This dividend declaration is a 12.5 percent increase from the Company's previous quarterly dividend...
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May 26, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2005--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported diluted earnings per
share ("EPS") of $0.20 for the quarter ended April 29, 2005, compared
with EPS of $0.20 for the prior year quarter ended April 30, 2004. Net
income for the first quarter of 2005 was $64.9 million, 4.3 percent
below ne...
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Jun 2, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today reported total retail sales for the May four-week period ended May 27, 2005, equaled $640.6 million compared with $568.2 million last year, an increase of 12.8 percent. For the May period, same-store sales, or sales in stores that were open both at the...
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Jun 8, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2005--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE:DG) will present to the investment community
at two upcoming conferences. Webcasts and supporting slides of each
presentation can be accessed live on Dollar General's Web site at
www.dollargeneral.com, in the "Investing" section at "Conference calls
and Inv...
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Jul 7, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the CIBC World Markets Consumer Growth Conference on Wednesday, July 13, 2005, beginning at 11:10 a.m. EDT. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live through the Company'...
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Jul 7, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the June five-week period ended July 1, 2005, equaled $808.6 million compared with $715.6 million last year, an increase of 13.0 percent. For the June period, same-store sales, or sales in stores that were open both at t...
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Aug 4, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the July four-week period ended July 29, 2005, equaled $617.1 million compared with $552.6 million last year, an increase of 11.7 percent. For the July period, same-store sales, or sales in stores that were open both at ...
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Aug 18, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 18, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) has named Challis M. Lowe as its executive vice president of human resources. Lowe previously served as the executive vice president responsible for human resources, corporate communications and public affairs at Miami-based Ryder System, Inc. Sh...
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Aug 23, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.045 per share, payable October 13, 2005, to common shareholders of record on September 29, 2005.Dollar General is a Fortune 500® discount ...
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Aug 25, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2005--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported net income for the
second quarter of fiscal 2005 of $75.6 million, or $0.23 per share,
compared to net income of $71.3 million, or $0.22 per share, in the
second quarter of fiscal 2004. Earnings per share ("EPS") for the
quarter i...
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Sep 1, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the Goldman Sachs 12th Annual Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2005, beginning at 2:45 p.m. EDT. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live through ...
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Sep 1, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2005--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for
the August four-week period ended August 26, 2005, equaled $624.0
million compared with $570.7 million last year, an increase of 9.3
percent. For the August period, same-store sales, or sales in stores
that ...
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Sep 2, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2005--Reaching out to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today pledged at least $200,000 to support the relief efforts of the American Red Cross.The gift will be a combination of cash and merchandise for the recovery of areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ka...
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Sep 30, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced that its board of directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 10 million shares of its outstanding common stock. Purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time subject to market co...
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Oct 4, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2005--
Pink Bracelets and Magnets Will Also be Sold in Dollar General Stores to Support Programs for Low-Income Women
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) officially kicks off its
campaign to help support early detection and treatment of breast
cancer among low-income wo...
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Oct 6, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today reported total retail sales for the September 5-week period ended September 30, 2005, equaled $794.0 million compared with $717.5 million last year, an increase of 10.7 percent. For the September period, same-store sales, or sales in stores that were op...
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Oct 11, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 11, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) will make a
presentation to the investment community during the Bear Stearns
Retail Investor Outing on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, beginning at
12:00 noon EDT. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides
can be accessed live through the Comp...
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Oct 18, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) announced today that its former Chairman and CEO Cal Turner, Jr. will retire from his position as Advisor to the Board on October 31, 2005.Turner, who stepped down from the CEO position in November, 2002, and as Chairman of the Board in June, 200...
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Oct 20, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2005--Strengthening its apparel offerings, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) has added Fisher-Price and Bobbie Brooks, two well-established brands, to its apparel assortment.This fall, shoppers will find a high value line of infant and toddler fashions by Fisher-Price...
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Oct 20, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 20, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a
presentation to the investment community at the Johnson Rice & Company
5th Annual Consumer Conference on Monday, October 24, 2005, beginning
at 8:00 a.m. CDT. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides
can be accessed live throu...
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Nov 3, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 03, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the October four-week period ended October 28, 2005, equaled $639.9 million compared with $591.0 million last year, an increase of 8.3 percent. For the October period, same-store sales, or sales in stores that were open...
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Nov 4, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 04, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) today announced that it will sponsor Kevin Harvick Inc.'s No.77 car, driven by rising star Burney Lamar, in the 2006 Busch Series. Owner Kevin Harvick, who also drives in the Nextel Cup Series, is among the most popular figures in NASCAR. He handpicked and ...
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Nov 18, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.045 per share, payable January 12, 2006, to common shareholders of record on December 29, 2005.About Dollar GeneralDollar General is a Fortune 500...
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Nov 22, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 22, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported net
income for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 of $64.4 million, or $0.20
per share, compared to net income of $71.1 million, or $0.22 per
share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2004. In 2005, the Company
increased the number of depart...
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Nov 23, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 23, 2005--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the JPMorgan Consumer and Retail Holiday Conference on Tuesday, November 29, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live through the Company's...
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Nov 28, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 28, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today named Beryl
Buley division president of merchandising and supply chain, effective
December 1, 2005.
In this role, Buley will oversee Dollar General's merchandising
strategies, assuming the responsibilities of Stonie O'Briant who has
a...
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Dec 1, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2005--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for
the November four-week period ended November 25, 2005, equaled $686.3
million compared with $643.5 million last year, an increase of 6.7
percent. For the November period, same-store sales, or sales in stores
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Dec 2, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2005--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE:DG) will be making holiday dreams come true
for children and families in need as a national corporate sponsor of
the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Dollar General donated $125,000
to the foundation and will be collecting toys in most of its stores....
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Dec 9, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec 09, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced that
Kathleen Guion has been promoted to division president of store
operations and store development.
Guion, who joined the company in 2003 as executive vice president
of store operations, reports to CEO David Perdue. She is now
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Dec 22, 2005
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 2005--An
immigrant from Ukraine and a career English teacher received top
honors from Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) for their inspiring
efforts to make the American dream come to life. Dollar General
honored Sister Mary Ellen Garvey, Godfrey, Ill., as literacy tutor of
the year and...
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Jan 5, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2006--Dollar
General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for
the December five-week period ended December 30, 2005, equaled $1.049
billion compared with $1.007 billion last year, an increase of 4.2
percent. For the December period, same-store sales decreased 2.8
percen...
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Feb 9, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – February 9, 2006 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales equaled $745.8 million for its five-week January period ended February 3, 2006 compared with $547.4 million for its four-week January period ended January 28, 2005. Excluding the extra week in the most recent year's resu...
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Feb 27, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2006--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG - News), a Fortune 500 discount retailer, is opening its 8,000th store, located in Mission, Texas, on March 3. This milestone further distinguishes Dollar General as the retailer with the largest number of company-owned and company-operated stores in the Uni...
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Mar 2, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – March 2, 2006 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the four-week period ended February 24, 2006, equaled $645.7 million compared to $607.9 million last year, an increase of 6.2 percent. For the four-week period, same-store sales decreased 0.5 percent compared to a 5.5 p...
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Mar 17, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 17, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.05 per share, payable April 20, 2006, to common shareholders of record on April 6, 2006. This dividend declaration is an 11 percent increase from the Company's previous quarterly dividen...
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Mar 21, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 21, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported sales and earnings for the quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2006 ("fiscal 2005"). Fiscal 2005 was a 53-week year, including 14 weeks in the fourth quarter. Except for the calculation of same-store sales, all comparisons are based on...
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Apr 6, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 06, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the five-week period ended March 31, 2006, equaled $793.2 million compared to $756.2 million last year, an increase of 4.9 percent. For the five-week period, same-store sales decreased 1.5 percent compared to a 4.2 per...
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Apr 6, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 06, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey's 35th Institutional Investor Conference on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, beginning at 10:25 a.m. EDT. A webcast of this presentation can be accessed live through the Company's W...
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Apr 20, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 20, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Reinforcing its commitment to help people gain basic literacy skills, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation today announced that it has awarded grants worth more than $2.6 million.
The Foundation awarded grants to 243 nonprofit organizations assisting 83,463 individuals and families in co...
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May 4, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 04, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the April four-week period ended April 28, 2006, equaled $697.0 million compared to $613.5 million last year, an increase of 13.6 percent. For the April period, same-store sales increased 6.9 percent compared to an inc...
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May 8, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 08, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) has appointed James W. Thorpe to senior vice president and general merchandise manager of seasonal, home and apparel.
Thorpe will lead the buying team in the key non-consumable categories. Along with Rita Branham, a Dollar General veteran who was promo...
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May 31, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 31, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.05 per share, payable July 20, 2006, to common shareholders of record on July 6, 2006.
Dollar General is a Fortune 500(R) discount retailer with 8,096 neighborhood stores as of May 2...
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Jun 1, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 01, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the May four-week period ended May 26, 2006, equaled $687.0 million compared with $640.6 million last year, an increase of 7.2 percent. For the May period, same-store sales increased 1.3 percent compared to an increase...
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Jun 1, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 01, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter ended May 5, 2006. Net sales were $2.15 billion, an 8.8 percent increase over net sales of $1.98 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. The increase in sales primarily reflects the opening of 5...
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Jun 9, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 09, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the 2006 Credit Suisse Consumer and Retail Conference on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, beginning at 8:30 a.m. EDT. A web cast of this presentation can be accessed live through the Company's Web site at www....
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Jun 14, 2006
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Students can get a head start on financing their college education with a unique scholarship essay contest offered by Dollar General (NYSE: DG) and Suave. A 100-word essay on what education means to them and a receipt from Dollar General for the purchase of four Suave products are all students need to enter to win a portion of the $300,000 availabl...
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Jun 22, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at William Blair & Company's 26th Annual Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, beginning at approximately 9:50 a.m. CDT. A web cast of this presentation can be accessed live through the Comp...
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Jul 6, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 06, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the June five-week period ended June 30, 2006, equaled $876.7 million compared with $808.4 million last year, an increase of 8.5 percent. For the June period, same-store sales increased 2.5 percent compared to an increa...
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Jul 7, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 07, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) has completed the realignment of its merchandising team as anticipated with several recent leadership appointments, all of whom bring extensive retail experience and expertise.
In recent weeks, the company added the following leaders to its merchandisin...
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Jul 25, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 25, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the appointment of former long-time Credit Suisse executive Richard E. Thornburgh to its board of directors.
Thornburgh, 54, is vice chairman of Corsair Capital, a private equity investment company, and serves on the board and the risk c...
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Aug 3, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 03, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the July four-week period ended July 28, 2006, equaled $680.5 million compared with $617.0 million last year, an increase of 10.3 percent. For the July period, same-store sales increased 4.6 percent compared to an incre...
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Aug 4, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 04, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) announced today that the judge in the collective action lawsuit pending against the Company in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama issued a ruling during the trial decertifying the class which had consisted of approximately ...
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Aug 18, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 18, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it expects to report earnings for its second quarter ended August 4, 2006 in the range of $0.14-$0.15 per share, which is below the Company's previous guidance of $0.18-$0.22 per share provided in June. Dollar General is scheduled to an...
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Aug 29, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 29, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.05 per share, payable October 19, 2006, to common shareholders of record on October 5, 2006.
Dollar General is a Fortune 500(R) discount retailer with 8,178 neighborhood stores as of ...
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Aug 31, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 31, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported net income for its second fiscal quarter ended August 4, 2006 of $45.5 million, or $0.15 per share, compared to net income of $75.6 million, or $0.23 per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2005.
Net sales for the fiscal 2006 second qu...
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Aug 31, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 31, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the August four-week period ended August 25, 2006, equaled $687.2 million compared with $624.0 million last year, an increase of 10.1 percent. For the August period, same-store sales increased 4.8 percent compared to an...
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Sep 19, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 19, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors extended the term of CEO David Perdue's employment contract to March 31, 2008 and made various other amendments to that agreement. The term of Perdue's employment contract with the Company had been scheduled to ex...
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Sep 21, 2006
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SAN FRANCISCO & GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 21, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Discount retailer Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG), and Visa USA today announced that consumers will be able to use Visa credit and check cards at more than 8,000 Dollar General stores in 34 states, beginning tomorrow, September 22.
"At Dollar General, our goal is to pro...
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Oct 5, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 05, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the September five-week period ended September 29, 2006, equaled $839.2 million compared with $794.0 million last year, an increase of 5.7 percent. For the September period, same-store sales increased 0.5 percent compar...
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Nov 2, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 02, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the October four-week period ended October 27, 2006, equaled $683.9 million compared with $639.8 million last year, an increase of 6.9 percent. For the October period, same-store sales increased 1.9 percent. By merchand...
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Nov 13, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 13, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announces its participation in the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving campaign. The promotion will kick-off in stores November 18 and conclude on December 9.
Thanks and Giving is a unique national program in support of St. Jude Chil...
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Nov 29, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 29, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.05 per share, payable January 18, 2007, to common shareholders of record on January 4, 2007.
Dollar General is a Fortune 500(R) discount retailer with 8,276 neighborhood stores as of ...
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Nov 29, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 29, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced plans to focus on upgrading its existing store base and enhancing the store experience for customers by closing a number of stores that do not meet the Company's real estate criteria, decelerating its new store growth rate through fiscal 200...
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Nov 29, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 29, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the November four-week period ended November 24, 2006, equaled $735.2 million compared with $686.3 million last year, an increase of 7.1 percent. For the November period, same-store sales increased 2.2 percent. By merch...
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Dec 12, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec 12, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported a net loss for its third fiscal quarter ended November 3, 2006 of $5.3 million, or $0.02 per share, after recognizing pre-tax costs and charges in the quarter of approximately $79.2 million relating to the elimination of its packaway inventor...
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Dec 22, 2006
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A few dollars will go a long way at Dollar General (NYSE: DG). Now, they'll even go farther.
The company will kick off its biggest seasonal clearance sale ever on December 26 with plans for deep discounts to sell through most seasonal merchandise in all stores - a first in the company's his...
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Jan 4, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan 04, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the December five-week period ended December 29, 2006, equaled $1.18 billion compared with $1.05 billion last year, an increase of 12.1 percent. For the December period, same-store sales increased 7.1 percent. By mercha...
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Feb 8, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 08, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales equaled $832.1 million for the January five-week period ended February 2, 2007 compared with $745.7 million for the five-week period ended February 3, 2006, an increase of 11.6 percent. Same-store sales for the five-week pe...
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Mar 8, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 08, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the four-week period ended March 2, 2007, equaled $695.6 million compared to $645.4 million last year, an increase of 7.8 percent. For the four-week period, same-store sales increased 4.9 percent compared to a 0.5 perce...
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Mar 12, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 12, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. ("KKR") in a transaction with a total value of approximately $7.3 billion, including approximately $380 million of net debt.
Under the ter...
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Mar 20, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 20, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.05 per share, payable April 19, 2007, to common shareholders of record on April 5, 2007.
Fiscal 2006 Earnings Release
Dollar General is scheduled to announce earnings for the year...
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Mar 26, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 26, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported net income of $137.9 million, or $0.44 per share, for the year ended February 2, 2007 ("fiscal 2006") compared to net income of $350.2 million, or $1.08 per share, for the year ended February 3, 2006 ("fiscal 2005"). For the fourth quarter of...
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Mar 29, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 29, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). This report is available on the Company's website at www.dollargeneral.com under "Investing-Financial reports" and "In...
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Apr 12, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 12, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the March five-week period ended April 6, 2007, equaled $904.8 million, an increase of 8.7 percent over sales of $832.7 million for the five-week period ended April 7, 2006. For the five-week period, same-store sales in...
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May 10, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 10, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the April four-week period ended May 4, 2007, equaled $674.5 million, an increase of 0.2 percent over sales of $673.3 million for the four-week period ended May 5, 2006. For the fiscal 2007 four-week period, same-store ...
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May 16, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 16, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it will hold a special meeting of shareholders on June 21, 2007, at the Goodlettsville City Hall Auditorium, 105 South Main Street, Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 37072 at 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of voting on a proposal to approve the m...
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Jun 1, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 01, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is offering race fans and shoppers alike the opportunity to take a ride on easy street with Win a Fast Million - the sweepstakes that offers one lucky winner the chance to win $1 million. The grand prize winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two to attend th...
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Jun 4, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 04, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) (the "Company" or "Dollar General") announced today that Buck Acquisition Corp., a Tennessee corporation ("Buck"), which is indirectly controlled by investment funds affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. ("KKR"), has commenced a cash tender off...
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Jun 7, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 07, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported total retail sales for the May four-week period ended June 1, 2007, equaled $733.1 million, an increase of 6.0 percent over sales of $691.8 million for the four-week period ended June 2, 2006. For the fiscal 2007 four-week period, same-store ...
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Jun 7, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 07, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported net income of $34.9 million, or $0.11 per share, for the first quarter ended May 4, 2007, compared to net income of $47.7 million, or $0.15 per share, for the prior year first quarter ended May 5, 2006.
Net sales were $2.28 billion, a 5.8...
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Jun 11, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 11, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) (the "Company or "Dollar General") was advised today by Buck Acquisition Corp., a Tennessee corporation ("Buck"), of its anticipated financing plan relating to the merger (the "Merger") of Buck with and into Dollar General pursuant to the previously announc...
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Jun 15, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 15, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its Board of Directors had unanimously confirmed a decision to express no opinion and remain neutral toward the offer by Buck Acquisition Corp. on June 4, 2007 to purchase any and all of Dollar General's outstanding 8 5/8% Notes due 201...
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Jun 18, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 18, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) (the "Company" or "Dollar General") announced today that Buck Acquisition Corp., a Tennessee corporation ("Buck"), which is indirectly controlled by investment funds affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. ("KKR"), had received consents and tende...
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Jun 18, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 18, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) (the "Company" or "Dollar General") announced today that Buck Acquisition Corp., a Tennessee corporation ("Buck"), which is indirectly controlled by investment funds affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. ("KKR"), has launched an offer of $1.9 b...
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Jun 21, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 21, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) (the "Company") today announced that the proposed merger with Buck Acquisition Corp., an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., L.P. ("KKR") was approved at a special meeting of shareholders held today, June 21, 2007.
The Company reported that, of ...
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Jun 26, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 26, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) (the "Company" or "Dollar General") announced today that it has been advised by Buck Acquisition Corp., a Tennessee corporation ("Buck"), which is indirectly controlled by investment funds affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. ("KKR"), that Buc...
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Jul 2, 2007
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 02, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) (the "Company" or "Dollar General") announced today that it had been advised by Buck Acquisition Corp., a Tennessee corporation ("Buck"), which is indirectly controlled by investment funds affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. ("KKR"), that Buc...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oct 21, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 21, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Christmas arrives early this year at more than 8,300 Dollar General stores in 35 states. The discount retailer is making it easy for customers to get a jump on holiday bargains starting now.
Christmas began arriving at Dollar General stores in early October, and bargains galore await early ...
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Nov 10, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 10, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General will launch a new Web page today that is dedicated entirely to the holidays. The new page at www.dollargeneral.com makes holiday planning quick and easy.
"We know that our customers are looking to save time and money this holiday season, and we developed this site with that i...
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Nov 11, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 11, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General has appointed veteran retail executive Todd J. Vasos to the role of division president and chief merchandising officer for its 8,300 store network.
Vasos, 47, will oversee merchandising, marketing and global sourcing for Dollar General starting December 1, and will report to ...
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Nov 13, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 13, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, Dollar General Corporation will participate in the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving campaign. The campaign kicks off in all stores November 14 and concludes December 7. Since 2006, Dollar General has raised more than $2 million to support t...
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Nov 20, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General gets a jump start on Black Friday by promoting bargains
all week long. Dollar General's 8,300 stores are featuring special
holiday deals a full week ahead of the traditional Thanksgiving holiday
shopping weekend. Then, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, and Bla...
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Nov 24, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 24, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation plans to report its financial results for the
third quarter ended October 31, 2008, on Wednesday, December 3, 2008.
In connection with the announcement, Rick Dreiling, Chief Executive
Officer, and David Tehle, Chief Financial Officer, will host a
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Dec 3, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation announced today that the Board of Directors
has appointed Richard W. Dreiling to Chairman of the Board, effective
immediately. Mr. Dreiling will continue his role as Chief Executive
Officer, a position he assumed in January 2008.
"We are delig...
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Dec 3, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Dollar General Corporation today announced financial results for the third quarter and 39 weeks ended October 31, 2008.
Sales for the quarter increased 12.4 percent to $2.60 billion compared to $2.31 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2007...
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Dec 9, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lending a hand to charitable causes, Dollar General is offering an
additional 10 percent discount on volume toy purchases of $250 or more
starting today, December 9, at all 8,300 Dollar General stores.
The additional discount, taken off the lowest sale price, is designed to
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Dec 10, 2008
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec 10, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General, one of the nation's largest discount retailers, today
announced that it has begun installing new point of sale equipment that
will protect the privacy of Dollar General shoppers with visual
impairments. The new devices have tactile keys arranged like a st...
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Dec 15, 2008
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Dow Jones & Company, Inc. -- December 15, 2008
The following is a press release from Standard & Poor's:
NEW YORK (Standard & Poor's) Dec. 15, 2008--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it revised its outlook on Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General Corp. to positive from stable. We affirmed all ratin...
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Dec 31, 2008
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NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va., Dec 31, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For retired horse trainer Charlie Bourque, this was no ordinary shopping
trip to his favorite Dollar General. This morning, on the eve of a new
year, Charlie was prepared to bring home something he never dreamed
possible.
$1 million. Or $10,000. One of those prizes was ...
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Jan 13, 2009
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INDIANAPOLIS (January 13, 2009) - Dollar General will extend its sponsorship of Sarah Fisher Racing (SFR) into 2009 by serving as the primary sponsor of the No. 67 Honda-powered Dallara for four races, one each at Kansas, Indianapolis, Kentucky and Chicago, driven by IndyCar Series owner/driver Sarah Fisher.
"Dollar General is ex...
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Feb 4, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 04, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation announced that Rick Dreiling, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, and John Feray, Senior Vice President, Finance
and Strategy, are scheduled to make a presentation to the investment
community at the Goldman Sachs Second Annual Consumer/Retail...
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Feb 10, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation today reported total sales of $2.85 billion
for its fiscal fourth quarter ended January 30, 2009, an 11.2 percent
increase from 2007 fourth quarter sales of $2.56 billion. Same-store
sales for the quarter increased 9.4 percent. Sales in the qua...
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Mar 20, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 20, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation plans to report its financial results for the
fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 30, 2009, on Tuesday, March
24, 2009.
In connection with the announcement, Rick Dreiling, Chief Executive
Officer, and David Tehle, Chief Financial Offi...
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Mar 24, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 24, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation today announced financial results for the
fourth quarter (13 weeks) and fiscal year ended January 30, 2009. In
addition, the Company announced that same-store sales increased 15.1
percent in February 2009 compared to an increase of 4.6 percent ...
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Apr 1, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 01, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- On the heels of reporting record sales and operating profit for its
fiscal 2008, Dollar General today announced plans to create up to 4,000
jobs in 2009 to support the company's plans to open 450 new stores.
The nation's largest retailer by number of company-owned locations,
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Apr 10, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General is celebrating its sponsorship of Sarah Fisher Racing
(SFR) in the Indy 500 by offering customers a chance to win a trip to
the race and meet IndyCar driver Sarah Fisher. The discount retailer is
partnering with AMP and Frito Lay to bring customers the "Ti...
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Apr 27, 2009
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Kansas City, KS (April 26, 2009) - Dollar General announced today their sponsorship expansion of IndyCar Series driver and team owner Sarah Fisher of Sarah Fisher Racing, LLC (SFR) in 2009. The discount retailer will sponsor Fisher at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) and Homestead-Miami Speedway (HMS), in addition to their sponsorship of Fisher...
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May 14, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 14, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation continues its fight against
illiteracy by awarding grants totaling $4.8 million to 314 nonprofit
organizations that promote literacy and education.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation aims to increase literacy among
adults and f...
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May 22, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 22, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation plans to report its financial results for the
quarter ended May 1, 2009, on Tuesday morning, June 2, 2009. In
connection with the announcement, Rick Dreiling, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, and David Tehle, Chief Financial Officer, will ...
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May 22, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 22, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corp. today marked Military Appreciation Month by
solidifying its commitment to its employees who serve in the military by
signing a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve.
The Statement of Support confirms that Dollar General joins other
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Jun 2, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. - June 2, 2009 -Dollar General Corporation today announced financial results for the first quarter (13 weeks) ended May 1, 2009.
Sales increased 15.7 percent to $2.78 billion in the 2009 first quarter compared to $2.40 billion in the 2008 first quarter. Same-store sales increased 13.3 percent for the quarter, on...
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Jun 8, 2009
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 8, 2009) - Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General Corp. will announce its sponsorship of the Grand Ole Opry on stage Tuesday, June 9 during the 8 p.m. segment. Separately, country music star Trace Adkins will be on hand to help announce an exciting sweepstakes launching soon in all Dollar General store...
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Jun 25, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 25, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corp. is offering customers the opportunity to win big
this summer with the Big Stage sweepstakes. Country music star Trace
Adkins is helping promote the sweepstakes, which kicks-off in all Dollar
General stores this weekend on June 28 and runs through Oct...
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Jul 7, 2009
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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 7, 2009) - Braun Racing is pleased to announce that David Reutimann, Reed Sorenson and Brian Ickler will join Brian Vickers behind the wheel of the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota Camry for the remainder of the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series season.
Reutimann, a familiar face in the Nationwide Series since 2002,...
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Aug 24, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 24, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation continues its commitment to
promoting literacy and education by awarding grants to schools, public
libraries and nonprofit organizations through its back-to-school and
youth literacy grant programs. Combined, the 746grants will
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Sep 1, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 01, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation plans to report its financial results for the
second quarter ended July 31, 2009, on Thursday morning, September 10,
2009. The Company will not be hosting a conference call to discuss its
second quarter financial results due to legal restrictio...
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Sep 10, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation today reported net sales of $2.90 billion for
its second quarter (13 weeks) ended July 31, 2009, an increase of $292.5
million, or 11.2 percent, over the 2008 second quarter. Same-store sales
increased 8.6 percent for the 2009 second quarter fo...
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Oct 2, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 02, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Shoppers who purchase Lysol or Air Wick products at any Dollar General
store will help promote literacy in our communities. For every Lysol and
Air Wick product purchased at Dollar General from Oct. 2 - Nov. 13, 5
cents will be donated by Reckitt Benckiser to the Dollar ...
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Oct 5, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The holidays have arrived at Dollar General with 12 weeks of Christmas
kicking off this week in all 8,500 stores across 35 states.
In addition to everyday low prices, Dollar General is offering customers
an extensive line of holiday merchandise to help them check off their
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Oct 16, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Reinforcing its commitment to literacy and education, the Dollar General
Literacy Foundation and Unilever, one of the world's largest consumer
products companies, presented $80,000 in total grants today to 15
Charlotte-area schools and Speedway Children's Charities at th...
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Nov 2, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 02, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General is honoring men and women who have served our country in
the military with a special discount on Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, all
veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve, and their
immediate families will receive a 10 percent discount at Do...
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Nov 6, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 06, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General's toy department is overflowing this holiday season with
hot toys and cool bargains, with nearly 200 items priced for sale at $5
or less, including 75 toys that priced at $1 or less.
The discount retailers' toy aisles are filled with name brand toys,
incl...
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Nov 6, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 06, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General launched a new Web section today that is dedicated
entirely to the holidays. The online Christmas solution center, located
at www.dollargeneral.com,
makes holiday planning quick and easy.
"The new section of our Web site is a one-stop site to help our
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Nov 9, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corp. has been named to GI Jobs magazine's top 100
military-friendly employers list. The list, drawn from a sample of an
estimated 5,000 companies, was created based on criteria such as the
strength of company military recruiting efforts, the percentage of...
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Nov 11, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) awarded its Pro Patria
award today to Dollar General Corporation. The award was presented as
part of the company's Veterans Day ceremony at its Store Support Center.
"Dollar General is honored to receive this prestigious award," ...
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Nov 12, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 12, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation has priced its initial public offering of
34,100,000 shares of its common stock at $21.00 per share. Dollar
General's common shares are expected to begin trading tomorrow, November
13, on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "DG....
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Nov 19, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 19, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) announced that the appointments of
veteran retailers Warren F. Bryant and William C. Rhodes, III to its
board of directors have become effective in conjunction with the
completion of the company's initial public offering. With these
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Nov 23, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 23, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is offering customers a chance to break away
from their turkeys on Thanksgiving Day and get a head-start on holiday
bargains. Dollar General's three-day sale begins Thanksgiving Day at 7
a.m. The discount retailer's more than 8,700 stores will co...
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Nov 24, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 24, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial
results for the quarter ended October 30, 2009, before the market opens
on Thursday, December 10, 2009. In connection with the announcement,
Rick Dreiling, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and David ...
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Nov 25, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 25, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- 'Tis the season for giving, and Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is helping
organizations give more this holiday season by offering a discount on
bulk toy purchases. Dollar General is giving customers a 10 percent
discount on toy purchases of $250 or more.
The 10 percent volum...
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Dec 10, 2009
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported net income of $75.6
million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for its 13-week third quarter ended
October 30, 2009, compared to a net loss of $7.3 million, or $0.02 per
diluted share, in the comparable 2008 quarter. Net inc...
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Jan 6, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today the appointment of
David B. Rickard to its board of directors. With this addition, Dollar
General's board of directors now comprises seven members. Rickard will
also serve as chair of the Company's audit committee.
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Jan 12, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan 12, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE:DG) announced today that David Beré, its president
and chief strategy officer, has decided to retire at the end of the
Company's current fiscal year, January 29, 2010.
Beré's retirement comes after eight years of service to the Company. He
took the ...
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Jan 15, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jan 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced a $100,000 donation
to help victims recover from the devastating earthquakes in Haiti.
Dollar General donated the funds to International Red Cross, which has
dispatched teams to help the recovery effort.
"Dollar General is d...
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Feb 4, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG), the nation's largest retailer by number of
stores, has announced plans to create approximately 5,000 new jobs this
year to support the planned opening of 600 new stores over the next 12
months.
The 5,000 anticipated new jobs come on the heels ...
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Feb 9, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) is set to reveal the new face of Bobbie
Brooks(R), its exclusive women's fashion brand, this spring by launching a
companywide model search.
Giving its employees the opportunity to step into the spotlight and
become a model, Dollar Genera...
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Feb 16, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) announced today that its customers are
helping St. Jude Children's Research Hospital save the lives of children
in communities everywhere by raising more than $1.5 million during the
sixth annual Thanks and Giving campaign, a national awar...
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Feb 17, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Feb 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation strengthens its commitment to
education and literacy opportunities for the entire family by donating
$500,000 to Volunteer USA. The funds will be used to advance family
literacy programs in communities throughout Florida, Georgia an...
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Mar 3, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial
results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 29, 2010,
on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
In connection with the announcement, Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief
executive officer, and David Te...
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Mar 23, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism science and advocacy
organization, and Dollar General (NYSE: DG), the nation's largest
discount retailer by number of stores, today announced their partnership
to increase awareness of autism and raise funds for autism research ...
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Mar 24, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 24, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General today announced that it will be the exclusive retailer of
Rexall brand products. The discount retailer is adding a wide variety of
Rexall brand products to its merchandise assortment.
"Rexall spent decades caring for generations of families in communities
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Mar 29, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fans of Hanes(R) will now find their favorite brand of
underwear at 8,800 Dollar General stores.
"We are proud to broaden our selection of high-quality apparel basics
and well-known brands with the addition of Hanes(R)," said Todd
Vasos, Dollar General's chief merchandi...
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Mar 29, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the promotion of
two senior executives, John Flanigan to executive vice president of
global supply chain and Bob Ravener to executive vice president and
chief people officer. Ravener was previously Dollar General's se...
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Mar 31, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Mar 31, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported financial results
for its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter (13 weeks) and full year (52 weeks)
ended January 29, 2010. Fourth quarter 2009 net income was $87.2
million, or diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.26, compare...
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Apr 9, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is making it even easier for customers to save
money by accepting coupons printed from the internet. The discount
retailer announced today that all of its stores now accept online
coupons.
"Dollar General remains focused on providing customers ...
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Apr 14, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the pricing of an
underwritten secondary public offering of 26.0 million common shares at
a price of $27.00 per share. The shares are being sold by certain
existing shareholders. No shares were sold by the Company, an...
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Apr 22, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Apr 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Expanding its offering of high-quality apparel basics, Dollar General
Corp. (NYSE: DG) introduces a new line of private brand socks, which are
now available in all stores. Produced by Gildan Activewear exclusively
for Dollar General, Bobbie Brooks(R) socks for women and ...
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May 3, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation today announced that it is providing aid to
flood victims in Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee through merchandise
donations to the American Red Cross. The company is donating a variety
of supplies to the Red Cross, such as personal hygiene p...
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May 5, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is partnering with Reckitt
Benckiser and country music star Gretchen Wilson to launch Literacy
Rocks. The sweepstakes, which launched May 3 in Dollar General stores,
offers customers the opportunity to win an exclusive concert experi...
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May 11, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation today announced that it is providing more
than $200,000 in cash and merchandise to assist with flood recovery
efforts in Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Dollar General is donating $90,000 to the American Red Cross and $10,000
in gift card...
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May 14, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Strengthening its commitment to literacy in the communities it calls
home, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation today awarded more than
$6.7 million in grants to 476 nonprofit organizations and libraries to
support adult literacy, family literacy and summer reading pro...
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May 25, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the following
information regarding upcoming webcasts of its 2010 annual meeting of
shareholders and its first quarter 2010 financial results conference
call.
2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Dollar General plans...
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Jun 8, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jun 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported financial results
for its fiscal 2010 first quarter (13 weeks) ended April 30, 2010. Net
income was $136.0 million, or diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of
$0.39, compared to net income of $83.0 million, or diluted EP...
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Jul 8, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) has been selected as a 2010 recipient of
the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The company is
one of 15 employers receiving the award in 2010. Instituted in 1996
under then Secretary of Defense William Perry, it is the h...
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Jul 14, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, in conjunction with the
National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) and ProLiteracy, launched the
National Literacy Directory, which is available online at www.nationalliteracydirectory.org
or by phone at 1-877-389-6874.
"Th...
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Jul 29, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Jul 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will return to the state where it
all started to celebrate the opening of its 9,000th store on
Saturday, July 31, at its newest location in Fountain Run, Ky. This
milestone further distinguishes Dollar General as the retailer with th...
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Aug 4, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce that it is
accepting applications for a new grant program, the waiting list
reduction grant.
"Adult literacy organizations across the country are facing increased
demands for service, while struggling with a ...
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Aug 18, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 18, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report financial results
for its second quarter ended July 30, 2010, on Tuesday morning, August
31, 2010. In connection with the announcement, Rick Dreiling, chairman
and chief executive officer, and David Tehle, chief financ...
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Aug 19, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) is unveiling a new look for its popular
women's apparel line bobbie brooks(R) this fall. Arriving in stores this
month, the bobbie brooks(R) fall line will be launched by Dollar General
employees who will showcase the clothes in advertisin...
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Aug 23, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced that it has
awarded more than $3 million to 812 schools and nonprofit organizations.
The Back-to-School and Youth Literacy grants support literacy and
reading programs for young people throughout Dollar General's 35...
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Aug 31, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug 31, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported financial results
for its fiscal 2010 second quarter (13 weeks) ended July 30, 2010. Net
income was $141.2 million, or diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of
$0.41. Excluding a net loss of $6.4 million ($3.9 million aft...
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Sep 9, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Reed Sorenson, driver of Braun Racing's No. 32 Dollar General car in the
NASCAR Nationwide Series, is stepping out of his racing suit and into
Dollar General's fall fashions.
"When I'm not in my race suit, I want to be comfortable," said Sorenson.
"The entire line of Op...
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Sep 29, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General's (NYSE: DG) racing teams are going pink in October in
support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To further its
support of the cause, Dollar General is donating $25,000 to Susan G.
Komen for the Cure(R).
"Dollar General is thrilled to once again ...
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Sep 30, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Sep 30, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is offering customers more than everyday low
prices during the upcoming holiday shopping season. This year, Dollar
General is giving customers the chance to win $1 million, among other
prizes, in the "Country Million" sweepstakes. Country music ...
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Oct 8, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General is making it easy for shoppers to get a head-start on
preparing for the holidays. Dollar General stores are now brimming with
holiday goodies, gifts, home décor and a variety of merchandise to make
the holidays bright.
"Customers will be excited about the...
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Oct 11, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Rexall(R) brand is gracing the No. 11 Braun Racing entry in three
races this fall. David Reutimann will return to the NASCAR Nationwide
Series to drive the orange and blue Rexall Toyota in the Dollar General
300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 15, Texas Motor ...
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Oct 14, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is offering a 10 percent discount on bulk toy
purchases of $250 or more during the holiday season. This discount is
available now and will continue through December 24, 2010 at Dollar
General's more than 9,100 stores.
This discount was develope...
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Nov 2, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- While the weather outside is cooling down, the deals on toys at Dollar
General are heating up. The discount retailer has stocked its shelves
with the toys kids want at prices that make parents happy.
"Dollar General has expanded our toy selection to help keep both
child...
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Nov 29, 2010
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report financial results
for its third quarter ended October 29, 2010, on Monday morning,
December 6, 2010. In connection with the announcement, Rick Dreiling,
chairman and chief executive officer, and David Tehle, chief financ...
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Dec 6, 2010
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Third Quarter Sales Increased 10.1%, Same-Store Sales Increased 4.2%
Gross Margin Expanded 51 Basis Points to 31.4%
SG&A Decreased 61 Basis Points to 22.8 %
Operating Profit Increased 27% to $274 million, or 8.5% of sales
Adju...
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Dec 8, 2010
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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 of $30.50 per share. The shares are being sold by certain
existing shareholders. No shares are being sold by the Company,...
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Dec 17, 2010
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Leading discounter Dollar General helps shoppers in the homestretch
of the holidays with bargains, convenience and more
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Last-minute shoppers are getting a lot of help from discounter Dollar
General (NYSE:DG), as it extends its bargains and its hours l...
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Dec 27, 2010
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‘Fresh Start, Every Day Sweepstakes’ offers Grand Prize $100,000 Home
Payoff
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is helping its customers begin the new year
with more money in their pocket. From January 1 through January 31,
shoppers can enter the Fresh...
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Jan 3, 2011
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Store growth includes expansion into three new states
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Building on its plans to open 625 new stores in fiscal 2011, Dollar
General Corp. (NYSE: DG) today announced that it plans to create 6,000
new jobs. The new stores and jobs will be ...
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Jan 4, 2011
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Retailer offers additional 50% discount on clearance items that are
already 50%-off regular prices
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
After-holiday shoppers will find extra savings at Dollar General
(NYSE:DG) over the next couple of weeks as the retailer offers an
additional 5...
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Feb 25, 2011
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Alan Whysong wins Dollar General’s Country Million Sweepstakes
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Retired steel worker and lifelong resident of Johnstown, Pa., Alan
Whysong, awakes to a new life as the winner of Dollar General’s “Country
Million” Sweepstakes.
“...
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Feb 25, 2011
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Alan Whysong wins Dollar General’s Country Million Sweepstakes
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Add to third graph, first sentence: ...Dollar General (NYSE: DG) awarded
Whysong the $1 million prize as well as a trip to
Nashville...
The corrected release reads...
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Mar 9, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial
results for its fiscal 2010 fourth quarter and full year ended January
28, 2011, on Tuesday morning, March 22, 2011. In connection with the
announcement, Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer,...
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Mar 11, 2011
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Twenty organizations to use funds to improve literacy and basic
education
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) awarded $100,000 in grants
to 20 education and literacy-based organizations in Orangeburg, S.C.
“Our emplo...
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Mar 22, 2011
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Fourth Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 3.8%; Full Year
Same-Store Sales Increased 4.9%
Fourth Quarter Adjusted EPS of $0.65; Reported EPS of $0.64
Full Year Adjusted EPS of $1.88; Reported EPS of $1.82
Full Year Adjusted Net Income Increased
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Mar 22, 2011
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One million-square-foot distribution center will create more than 650
jobs
Ground-breaking celebration slated for May
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced today that it will open its tenth
distribution center in...
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Apr 12, 2011
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Chief People Officer Bob Ravener to accept award at April 12 ceremony
in Washington
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will present to
Dollar General its 2011 Distinguished Service Award for outstanding
support for service me...
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Apr 13, 2011
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Autism Speaks Logo Featured on Dollar General's NASCAR Nationwide
Series No. 32 Car
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General, the nation's largest small-box retailer, and Autism
Speaks, North America's largest autism science and advocacy
organization, announced today ...
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May 2, 2011
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Funds Will Go to the American Red Cross for Disaster Recovery
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
In response to devastating tornadoes that overwhelmed entire communities
in several southern states, Dollar General Corporation today announced
that it will support recovery efforts with a ...
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May 12, 2011
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More than 230,000 individuals to be served by funding
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Strengthening its commitment to literacy in the communities it calls
home, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation today awarded more than
$4.6 million in grants to 481 nonprofit organizations, libr...
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May 12, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the following
information regarding upcoming webcasts of its 2011 annual meeting of
shareholders and its first quarter 2011 financial results conference
call.
2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders...
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May 20, 2011
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Rich will donate a portion of the proceeds from the album to St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Award-winning artist, renowned producer, chart-topping songwriter and
finalist on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice John Rich's latest album For
t...
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May 26, 2011
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Dollar General's Westward Expansion Leads to Golden State in 2012
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) today announced that it plans to open
its first stores in California in 2012 following successful expansions
in other western states such as Arizona and ...
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Jun 1, 2011
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Same-Store Sales Increased 5.4%; Total Sales Improved 10.9%
Adjusted EPS Increased 14% to $0.48; Reported EPS Increased 15% to
$0.45
Adjusted Operating Profit Grew 9%; Reported Operating Profit Grew
11%
Company Confirms Strong 2011 Fin...
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Jun 8, 2011
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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 William Blair & Company...
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Jun 9, 2011
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The Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Leo A. Daly and Clayco donate
$10,000 to local organizations
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) broke ground today on its 10th distribution
center in Bessemer, Ala. The $100 million facility, located on more than
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Jun 27, 2011
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Program has helped 113 school libraries recover
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Beyond Words: The Dollar General School Library Relief Fund is proud to
announce that it has provided $1 million in funding to school libraries
affected by natural disasters. The fund has helped 113 scho...
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Jul 25, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) said today that Kathleen Guion,
division president of store operations and store development, has
announced that she plans to retire from the Company effective July 31,
2012.
"Over the last eight years, Kathlee...
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Aug 11, 2011
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Share your dreams with Dollar General and you could win $50,000
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation, along with partners
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Unilever, Sun Products and Reckitt
Benckiser, will give thousands of dollars in educational grants,...
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Aug 16, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial
results for its fiscal 2011 second quarter ended July 29, 2011, on
Tuesday morning, August 30, 2011. In connection with the announcement,
Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer, and David Tehle...
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Aug 24, 2011
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Grants to help strengthen literacy programs for young people
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
To kick-off the 2011 back-to-school season, the Dollar General Literacy
Foundation has awarded more than $3 million in grants to 700 schools and
nonprofit organizations throughout Dollar Gen...
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Aug 25, 2011
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Ten winners will receive trip to Las Vegas to attend NASCAR Sprint
Cup Series Champion's Week
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General, an Official Partner of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint
Cup™, is offering customers the chance to win more than 9,000 prizes
in...
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Aug 30, 2011
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Second Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 5.9%; Total Sales
Improved 11.2%
Operating Profit Increased 16% to $350 million, or 9.8% of Sales
Adjusted Net Income Increased 25% to $181 million, or $0.52 per
diluted share
Net Income Increa...
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Aug 30, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) is reinforcing its leadership in
convenience and value with the launch of its eCommerce channel at www.dollargeneral.com.
The web site goes live Sept. 8.
"Dollar General is excited to meet the growing demand for online
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Sep 8, 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 $34.75 per share. The shares are being sold by
certain existing shareholders. No shares are being sold by...
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Oct 4, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Santa's elves have been hard at work at Dollar General to prepare for the busiest shopping season of the year. Dollar General's holiday experts are bringing customers great deals on holiday gifts, home décor, baking and much more. The discount retailer's shelves feature an expanded select...
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Oct 13, 2011
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Retailer joins Joe Gibbs Racing and will increase presence in NASCAR
Sprint Cup while continuing Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck
Racing programs
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
At a press conference today, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced its new
sponsorship ag...
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Oct 14, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dollar General presented Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the nation's leading breast cancer awareness and research organization, with a $50,000 grant during pre-race festivities at the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, Oct. 14.
"Dollar General is ...
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Oct 20, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is offering a 10 percent discount on toy purchases of $100 or more during the holiday season. This discount is available through December 24, 2011, at all Dollar General stores.
As longtime supporters of local toy drives, Dollar General will also host in-store...
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Oct 27, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- If you have toys on your holiday shopping list, you don't want to miss the deals at Dollar General where you'll find more than 300 toys for $5 or less.
"Customers will find the toys their children want at great prices at Dollar General," said Todd Vasos, Dollar General's chief merchan...
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Nov 7, 2011
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Veterans, Active Military and Their Families Receive 10 Percent
Discount Nov. 11
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is honoring men and women who have served our
country in the military with a special Veterans Day discount. On Friday,
Nov. 11, all vet...
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Nov 8, 2011
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Retailer makes care packages available for purchase and offers an
online video thank-you service
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is making it convenient for shoppers to
support men and women serving in the military. Throughout November,
shoppers ca...
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Nov 10, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial
results for its fiscal 2011 third quarter ended October 28, 2011, on
Monday morning, December 5, 2011. In connection with the announcement,
Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer, and David Teh...
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Nov 10, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beat the post-Thanksgiving Day crowds and get a jump-start on checking off your holiday shopping list at Dollar General. Shoppers may take advantage of unbelievable Black Friday prices more than a week before Thanksgiving. Dollar General's pre-holiday sale runs from Sunday, Nov. 13 to Saturda...
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Nov 15, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dollar General (NYSE:DG), one of the country's leading discount retailers, was recognized by the U.S Chamber of Commerce for its military veteran hiring efforts at the 4th Annual Business Steps Up: Hiring Our Heroes event on Nov. 10.
"Dollar General is grateful for the veterans who ha...
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Nov 15, 2011
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Customers Can Help Children Battle Cancer and Other Deadly Childhood Diseases
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This holiday season, Dollar General (NYSE:DG) again joins St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for the Thanks and Giving campaign, a holiday campaign that asks shoppers to "Give thanks for the healthy chil...
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Nov 21, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Friday bargain-hunters will get a head-start on their holiday shopping at Dollar General (NYSE:DG) when the discount retailer activates "Black Friday" bargains on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Dollar General is also providing a convenient shopping option for the Thanksgiving weekend. All ...
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Nov 22, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) has been named to Training magazine's annual Top 125 list. Training, the leading business publication for learning and development professionals, ranks companies' excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs.
"Dollar General i...
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Nov 23, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 23, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DollarGeneral.com is offering holiday shoppers deals not to be missed on Cyber Monday. Great gifts and holiday merchandise at unbelievably low prices will be available only on Monday, Nov. 28 beginning at 12:01am Central Time. Dollargeneral.com currently offers free standard ground shipping o...
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Nov 28, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Is there a person on your shopping list who has everything? Attending a gift exchange and have no clue what to bring? Dollar General has a solution! The discount retailer offers a broad assortment of budget-friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
Gift Dilemma #1: Gift exchange
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Dec 2, 2011
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 2, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jed Smith from Galloway, N.J., is the grand prize winner of the "Race in to Win" sweepstakes, sponsored by Dollar General and NASCAR.
"This is unbelievable," exclaimed Smith. "I can't believe I won! I felt like I was already a winner by winning a trip to Vegas! This is incredible!"
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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May 10, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation today awarded more than $6.4
million in grants to 593 nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools.
"Literacy is the key for opening doors to new opportunities and better
lives," said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General's ...
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May 23, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the following
information regarding upcoming webcasts of its 2012 annual meeting of
shareholders and its first quarter 2012 financial results conference
call.
2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders...
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Jun 4, 2012
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Same-Store Sales Increase of 6.7%; Total Sales Improved 13.0%
Reported Net Income Up 36%; Adjusted Net Income Up 29%
Reported EPS of $0.63, Up 40%; Adjusted EPS of $0.63, Up 31%
Company Raises Full Year 2012 Financial Outlook
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Jun 4, 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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Jun 5, 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 30.0 million common shares at
a price to the public of $46.75 per share. The shares are being sold by
certain existing shareholders. No shares are being sold by...
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Jun 19, 2012
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Retailer plans to invest $100 million and employ more than 500
workers in Berks County
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) announced plans to build a
distribution center in Bethel Township, in Berks County, Pa. It will be
the 12th faci...
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Jun 21, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that the Company
will webcast its meeting with investors and analysts to be held on
Tuesday, June 26, 2012. In addition to a more in-depth analysis of the
Company's recent operating and financial performance, members of...
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Jun 27, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced an offering of $450
million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2017 (the
"Notes"). The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a
senior unsecured basis by each domestic subsidiary of Dollar Gene...
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Jun 27, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced the pricing of an
offering of $500 million of its 4.125% Senior Notes due 2017 (the
"Notes"). The Notes, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a
senior unsecured basis by each domestic subsidiary of Dollar Ge...
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Jul 19, 2012
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Discount retailer makes it easy and inexpensive to get ready before
the first bell rings
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is helping moms, dads and students everywhere
make the honor roll when it comes to saving time and money on
back-to-school prep...
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Jul 24, 2012
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Discount retailer offers scholarship program and tuition savings at
select colleges
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG), the country's largest retailer by
number of stores, has created a new scholarship and education program
for its 90,000 employ...
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Aug 1, 2012
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Discount retailer takes pledge to support 50-plus workforce
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corp., (NYSE: DG) today reaffirmed its commitment to
experienced workers by supporting the American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP)'s "Work Reimagined" program and the 50...
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Aug 22, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial
results for its fiscal 2012 second quarter ended August 3, 2012, on the
morning of Wednesday, September 5, 2012. In connection with the
announcement, Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer, and...
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Aug 27, 2012
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Youth Literacy Grants will help more than 315,000 students improve
reading skills
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded Youth Literacy grants
totaling more than $2 million to 564 schools and nonprofit organizations
throughout its...
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Sep 5, 2012
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Second Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 5.1%; Total Sales
Improved 10.4%
Adjusted Operating Profit Increased 10.9%; Reported Operating
Profit Increased 10.6%
Adjusted Net Income Increased 27%; Adjusted EPS Increased 33% to
$0.69
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Sep 13, 2012
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Dollar General awards thousands of prizes, including five $100,000
grand prizes
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
This fall, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) customers have the chance to win
big in "The Dollar General Million Sweepstakes." The sweepstakes kicks
off in stores Saturda...
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Sep 27, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced an underwritten
secondary public offering of 30.0 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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Sep 27, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Shoppers at Dollar General (NYSE: DG) will save more money on toys this
holiday season. Dollar General is offering a 10 percent discount on toy
purchases of $75 or more. The discount will be available in all of
Dollar General's 10,000 stores, Sept. 29 — Dec. 24, 2012...
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Sep 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 36.0 million common shares at
a price to the public of $51.75 per share. The shares are being sold by
certain existing shareholders. No shares are being sold by...
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Oct 2, 2012
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Discount retailer is holiday headquarters for customers seeking to
save time and money
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Customers seeking to save time and money on all their seasonal shopping
will want to visit Dollar General (NYSE: DG). The discount retailer
offers customer...
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Oct 12, 2012
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Company Announces Election of Pat Fili-Krushel to Board
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the election of
Pat Fili-Krushel to its board of directors effective October 15, 2012.
"We are excited to welcome Pat to the ...
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Oct 15, 2012
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Shoppers will find more licensed and branded items, plus a large
selection of toys under $10
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has expanded its toy section for the holiday
season. The discount retailer has stocked its toy aisles with some of
the most...
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Oct 24, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that the court has
granted its motion to decertify the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA")
collective action lawsuit pending in the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Alabama.
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Nov 19, 2012
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Five Days of Incredible Deals Begin Thursday
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) kicks off five days of incredible holiday
savings on electronics, toys, clothing and more beginning Thursday,
November 22 at its more than 10,000 locations. Dollar General has also...
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Nov 19, 2012
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial
results for its fiscal 2012 third quarter ended November 2, 2012, on the
morning of Tuesday, December 11, 2012. In connection with the
announcement, Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer, and
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Nov 20, 2012
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The discount retailer is partnering with St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital® and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for
Tots Foundation
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
This holiday season, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is bringing its mission
of Serving Others to life. In store...
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Nov 26, 2012
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Customers will save time and money with free iPhone and Android
applications
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Just in time for Cyber Monday, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announces its
new mobile applications for iPhone and Android smartphones that include
sales ads, store locat...
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Dec 5, 2012
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Company Announces Election of Sandy Cochran to Board
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the election of
Sandy Cochran, president and chief executive officer of Cracker Barrel
Old Country Store, to its board of directors effective De...
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Dec 11, 2012
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Third Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 4.0%; Total Sales Improved
10.3%
Operating Profit Increased 16% to 9.1% of Sales, a New Third
Quarter Record
Adjusted EPS Grew 26% to $0.63 per Diluted Share; Reported EPS
Increased 24% to $0.62 per Diluted Share
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Jan 23, 2013
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) will continue its consistent record of
positive job growth in 2013 with the creation of 6,000 new jobs, and the
planned addition of 635 new stores and 550 relocations. With the
addition of these jobs in 2013, Dollar General will have created...
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Mar 12, 2013
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
As previously announced, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to
report its financial results for its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and full
year ended February 1, 2013, on Monday, March 25, 2013. In connection
with the announcement, Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief ex...
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Mar 25, 2013
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Fourth Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 3.0%; Full Year
Same-Store Sales Increased 4.7%
Fourth Quarter EPS of $0.97, including $0.02 per share impact of
retroactive income tax credits
Full Year Adjusted EPS of $2.91; Full Year Reported EPS of $2.85
...
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Mar 25, 2013
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced that Susan Lanigan,
executive vice president and general counsel, has decided to retire from
Dollar General later this year after nearly 11 years with the company.
"Susan's career has been nothing short o...
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Mar 27, 2013
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced an underwritten
secondary public offering of 30.0 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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Mar 27, 2013
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced the pricing of an
underwritten secondary public offering of 30.0 million common shares at
a price to the public of $50.75 per share. The shares are being sold by
certain existing shareholders. No shares are being sold by...
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Apr 8, 2013
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) (the "Company") today announced an
offering of $1.3 billion of Senior Notes due 2018 and Senior Notes due
2023 (collectively, the "Notes").
Concurrently with and conditioned upon the issuance of the Notes, the
C...
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Apr 8, 2013
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced the pricing of an
offering of $400.0 million of its 1.875% Senior Notes due 2018 (the
"2018 Notes") and $900.0 million of its 3.25% Senior Notes due 2023 (the
"2023 Notes" and together with the 2018 Notes, the "Notes"). ...
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Apr 30, 2013
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Major retailer recruits candidates through nationwide hiring fairs
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
To support its strong growth and fill current vacancies, Dollar General
(NYSE: DG) is planning to hire 10,000 new employees in May for its store
and distribution center locations. Care...
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May 14, 2013
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Extensive event held as part of the major retailer's effort to hire
10,000 new employees in May
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
On Saturday, May 18, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) will host a nationwide
career fair at approximately 170 locations in the 40 states the retailer
ser...
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May 20, 2013
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Grants provide funding for adult, family and summer literacy programs
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to announce the award of
over $6 million in grants to more than 725 schools, nonprofits and
literacy organizations to support adult, ...
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May 20, 2013
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced the following
information regarding its 2013 first quarter earnings conference call
and upcoming webcasts for investors and the financial community.
2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders — May 29
...
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Jun 4, 2013
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First Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 2.6%; Total Sales Improved
8.5%
Reported First Quarter EPS of $0.67; Adjusted EPS of $0.71, up 13%
Company Updates Financial Outlook
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar Gener...
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Jun 18, 2013
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today announced the completion of
$200 million in share repurchases of its common stock in the open market.
"The strength of our balance sheet coupled with our strong cash flow
generation makes this an opportune time to ...
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Aug 7, 2013
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Employees recognized for their commitment to company's mission of Serving
Others
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE:DG) today announced seven employees were recognized
with a Serving Others Award for their commitment to the company's
mission of Serving Oth...
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Aug 8, 2013
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial
results for its fiscal 2013 second quarter ended August 2, 2013, on the
morning of Wednesday, September 4, 2013. In connection with the
announcement, Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer, and...
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Aug 19, 2013
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Employees recognized for their commitment in the growth of the company
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) recently recognized 10 outstanding district
managers with an Individual Performance Award for their commitment and
dedication to the growth and success of...
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Aug 21, 2013
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Grants provide funding for youth literacy programs
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation today awarded more than $2.5
million in grants to approximately 650 schools, nonprofits and literacy
organizations to support youth literacy programs.
...
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Sep 4, 2013
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Second Quarter Same-Store Sales Increased 5.1%; Total Sales
Increased 11.3%
Second Quarter EPS of $0.75; Adjusted EPS of $0.77
Company Confirms 2013 Earnings Guidance
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corp...
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Sep 9, 2013
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Major Retailer's Information Technology Team Recognized for Superior
Innovation
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) today announced it ranked no. 98 on
this year's InformationWeek magazine's top 500 information
technology innovators in the U.S. This is...
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Oct 5, 2013
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America's largest retailer celebrates milestone in Murfreesboro,
Tenn.
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) today opened its 11,000th
store, further distinguishing itself as the retailer with the most
stores in the United States. The company ...
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Oct 8, 2013
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Major retailer offers discounts, coupons and bulk toy savings for
this holiday season
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
With Christmas Day only 78 days away, Dollar General (NYSE: DG)
continues to help customers save time and money with new toy discounts,
sales sneak peeks, m...
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Oct 12, 2013
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Major retailer partners with Unilever for the "Reading Puts You on
the Track to Victory" reading program
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General, in partnership with Unilever, concluded the seventh
annual "Reading Puts You on the Track to Victory" reading program by
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Oct 18, 2013
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Major retailer embarks on fuel pump pilot project at Alabama store
location
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General (NYSE:DG) today announced the introduction of its first
fuel station, as part of a test pilot project. The new fuel pumps are
located at the Dollar Gen...
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