May 20, 2013Dollar General Corporation Announces Upcoming Webcasts; Provides First Quarter Earnings Conference Call InformationGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), May 20, 2013 - 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. (more) |
May 20, 2013Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards Over $6 Million to More Than 725 Schools, Nonprofits and Literacy Organizations across the U.S.GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), May 20, 2013 - 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, family and summer literacy programs. (more) |
May 14, 2013Dollar General Hosts Nationwide Hiring Fair on Saturday, May 18GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), May 14, 2013 - On Saturday, May 18, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) will host a nationwide career fair at approximately 170 locations in the 40 states the retailer serves to recruit external candidates as part of its efforts to hire 10,000 new employees in May. A comprehensive list of hiring fair locations and times is available at www.dollargeneral.com/careers. (more) |
Apr 30, 2013Dollar General Seeks to Hire 10,000 New Employees in MayGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), April 30, 2013 - 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. Career fairs to recruit candidates will be held throughout the month in the 40 states the company serves. (more) |
Apr 29, 2013Back to School is at Dollar General! |
Apr 12, 2013Celebrate Mothers with Dollar General |
Apr 08, 2013Dollar General Corporation Announces Pricing of $1.3 Billion of Senior NotesGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), April 08, 2013 - 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”). The 2018 Notes will pay interest at a rate of 1.875% per annum and mature on April 15, 2018. The 2023 Notes will pay interest at a rate of 3.25% per annum and mature on April 15, 2023. Dollar General will pay interest on the Notes semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing October 15, 2013. Issuance of the Notes is expected to occur on April 11, 2013, subject to customary closing conditions. (more) |
Apr 08, 2013Dollar General Corporation Announces Offering of $1.3 Billion of Senior NotesGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), April 08, 2013 - 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"). (more) |
Mar 27, 2013Dollar General Corporation Announces Pricing of 30.0 Million Share Secondary OfferingGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), March 27, 2013 - 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 the Company in this offering, and it will not receive any proceeds from the offering. (more) |
Mar 27, 2013Dollar General Corporation Announces 30.0 Million Share Secondary OfferingGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), March 27, 2013 - 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 proceeds from the offering. In connection with the offering, certain of the selling shareholders have granted to the underwriters an option to purchase up to 4.5 million additional shares. (more) |
Mar 25, 2013Dollar General Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Financial ResultsGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), March 25, 2013 - Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported record sales, operating profit and net income for its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter (13 weeks) and full year (52 weeks) ended February 1, 2013. (more) |
Mar 25, 2013Dollar General Announces Upcoming Retirement of Susan Lanigan, EVP and General CounselGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), March 25, 2013 - 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. (more) |
Mar 12, 2013Dollar General Corporation to Webcast Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results on March 25GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), March 12, 2013 - 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 executive officer, and David Tehle, chief financial officer, will host a conference call on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m. ET. (more) |
Mar 08, 2013Dollar General and Kellogg's Donates 1,500 Breakfasts to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee |
Mar 08, 2013Dollar General Matches $2,000 Donation by NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Brian Vickers |
Jan 17, 2013Dollar General Literacy Foundation 2013 Youth Literacy Grants Applications Available through May 23 |
Dec 11, 2012Dollar General Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter 2012 Sales and EarningsGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), December 11, 2012 - Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported strong sales, operating profit and net income for its fiscal 2012 third quarter (13 weeks) ended November 2, 2012. (more) |
Dec 05, 2012Dollar General Expands Its Board of DirectorsGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), December 05, 2012 - 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 December 5, 2012. (more) |
Nov 26, 2012Dollar General Launches Mobile ApplicationsGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), November 26, 2012 - 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 locations, coupons and more, giving shoppers access to Dollar General anytime, anywhere in the palm of their hand. (more) |
Nov 20, 2012Dollar General Furthers Mission of Serving Others This Holiday SeasonGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), November 20, 2012 - This holiday season, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is bringing its mission of Serving Others to life. In stores now through Dec. 16, customers will have the opportunity to give to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Thanks and Giving® campaign and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation or other local toy drive. (more) |
Nov 19, 2012Dollar General Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results and Webcast Conference Call on December 11, 2012GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), November 19, 2012 - 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 David Tehle, chief financial officer, will host a conference call on December 11, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m. ET. (more) |
