Dollar General Newsroom: Featured Stories

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation Gives More Than $6.4 Million to Support Literacy across the U.S.

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), May 10, 2012 - The Dollar General Literacy Foundation today awarded more than $6.4 million in grants to 593 nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools.

Dollar General Recognizes Georgia Mom as “Every Day Hero”

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dollar General Supports First Lady Michelle Obama’s Joining Forces Initiative

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), April 13, 2012 - 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.

Dress Up Your Wardrobe on a Dime

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dollar General Distribution Center Supports Education In Bessemer

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dollar General presented more than $50,000 in grants to Bessemer schools and organizations during its open house celebration on Saturday. The gifts mark the new distribution center’s opening and its dedication to the community.

Dollar General to Present at Barclays Capital Retail and Restaurants Conference

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:00 EST

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), April 16, 2012 -
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 Retail
and Restaurants Conference on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, beginning at
approximately 9:30 a.m. ET. A webcast of this presentation can be
accessed live through the Company’s website at www.dollargeneral.com,
under "Investor Information, Conference Calls and Investor Events" and
will remain available on the Company’s website through May 8, 2012.

Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dollar General Opens 10,000th Store

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), March 30, 2012 - Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announces the opening of its 10,000^th store, giving the retailer a coast-to-coast presence for the first time in the company’s history. The landmark location is in Merced, Calif., which is one of the company’s first stores in the state, in addition to its 10,000^th store nationwide.

Dollar General Corporation Announces Pricing of 25.0 Million Share Secondary Offering

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:39:00 EST

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), March 27, 2012 -
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 by the Company
in this offering, and it will not receive any proceeds from the offering.

Dollar General Corporation Announces 25.0 Million Share Secondary Offering

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:23:00 EST

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (BUSINESS WIRE), March 26, 2012 -
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 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 3.75 million additional shares.