Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards Grants

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (February 2, 2012) – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation provided four Southern Nevada elementary schools with $1,000 grants to fund literacy and education programs. Elementary schools that received a grant were Kermit Booker, Kit Carson, Matt Kelly and Wendell P. Williams. All of the schools are located in the City of Las Vegas’ Ward 5.

BUTCHER’S SELECTS® Premium Food for Dogs Now Available Exclusively at Dollar General

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 Dollar General stores.

Dollargeneral.com Adds Photo Services to its Online Store

Customers can easily and inexpensively print photos and create photo keepsakes online

National Center for Family Literacy and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Make the Message of Smart Spending Fun

Dollar General Brings 1,300 Jobs to the Golden State in 2012

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), January 03, 2012 - 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 Southern California.

Dollar General to Open 625 New Stores and Create More Than 6,000 New Jobs in 2012

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), January 03, 2012 - 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.

Eastern Michigan University Graduate Student Wins Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s ‘I Can’ Essay Contest

A Procrastinator's Guide to the Holidays

Dollar General Gives $100,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation

Dollar General Corporation Announces Pricing of 25.0 Million Share Secondary Offering

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), December 06, 2011 - 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 the Company in this offering, and it will not receive any proceeds from the offering.

Dollar General Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings; Announces $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), December 05, 2011 - Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2011 third quarter (13 weeks) ended October 28, 2011. Net income was $171 million, or diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.50, compared to net income of $128 million, or diluted EPS of $0.37, in the third quarter (13 weeks) of fiscal 2010. Excluding expenses in the 2011 third quarter of $0.9 million ($0.7 million, net of income taxes) relating to a secondary offering of the Company’s common stock by certain selling shareholders and excluding losses in the 2010 third quarter of $8 million ($5 million, net of income taxes) relating to the early repayment of long-term obligations, net income increased 29 percent.

Galloway, N.J. Resident is Grand Prize Winner of Dollar General and NASCAR’s “Race in to Win” Sweepstakes

Stretch Your Dollar This Holiday Season

The high-pressure gift-giving season is here. From family and friends, to teachers and neighbors, the right gift can make each person feel appreciated. However, you don’t have to blow your budget to bring holiday cheer to the people on your list.

Dollar General: Solving the Christmas Gift Dilemma

Dollar General Gives Consumers More Choices at Check-Out with MasterCard

Dollar General to support the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® Thanks and Giving® Campaign

Dollar General recognized for Post 9/11 Veteran Employment

Dollar General Corporation to Webcast Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results on December 5

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), November 10, 2011 - 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 Tehle, chief financial officer, will host a conference call on Monday, December 5, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m. ET.

Black Friday Comes Early at Dollar General

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 Saturday, Nov. 19, with a limited-time special savings Nov. 13 – 15.

Dollar General Offers Shoppers Opportunities to Support Troops in November

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), November 08, 2011 - Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is making it convenient for shoppers to support men and women serving in the military. Throughout November, shoppers can record a message of gratitude or send a care package through www.dollargeneral.com/military.

Dollar General Offers Discount for Military on Veterans Day

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), November 07, 2011 - 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 veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve and their immediate families will receive a 10 percent discount at Dollar General stores. Shoppers at www.dollargeneral.com will also be eligible to receive 10 percent off their purchase Nov. 11 through Nov. 13 using the code VETERANSDAY at checkout.

Dollar General Reveals More Than 300 Toys Priced $5 Or Less

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.

Dollar General Offers 10 Percent Discount On Toy Purchases Over $100

Dollar General 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.

Dollar General Gives $50,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure at Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage

Dollar General Announces Racing Plans for 2012

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), October 13, 2011 - At a press conference today, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced its new sponsorship agreement with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) that includes contenders in both the Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series in 2012. Dollar General also announced plans to continue its Camping World Truck Series sponsorship with Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) in 2012.