Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as America’s neighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar General lives its mission of Serving Others every day by providing access to affordable products and services for its customers, career opportunities for its employees, and literacy and education support for its hometown communities. As of August 4, 2023, the company’s 19,488 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores across the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in Mexico provide everyday essentials including food, health and wellness products, cleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and beauty items, and seasonal décor from our high-quality private brands alongside many of the world’s most trusted brands such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey, J.M. Smucker, Kraft, Mars, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Unilever. Learn more at DollarGeneral.com.
Dollar General Board of Directors Declares Increased Dividend
March 12, 2004
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 dividend rate of $0.035 per share.
Dollar General is a Fortune 500® discount retailer with 6,817 neighborhood stores as of February 27, 2004. Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers, by offering consumable basics, items that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as a selection of basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices. The Company store support center is located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Dollar General's Web site can be reached at www.dollargeneral.com.
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