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Quartz
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 Dec 10 23
Dollar General is spending $150 million to bring back employees because self-checkout can't do everything
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WWD Dec 08 23
Dollar General Says Apparel Sales Are Slowing, Shrink Still a Problem: Same-store sales declined across several categories, including apparel, home ...
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Dollar General Says Apparel Sales Are Slowing, Shrink Still a Problem
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Bloomberg
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 Dec 07 23
Dollar General’s Same-Store Sales Decline Less Than Feared: Dollar General Corp. reported comparable sales that were better than the average analyst estimate ...
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The Guardian
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 Oct 28
US lawmakers demand action on overcharging at 7-Eleven, Dollar General and other chains
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US lawmakers demand action on overcharging at 7-Eleven, Dollar General and ...
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Chowhound
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 Oct 08
Dollar Tree Or Dollar General: Which Has More Affordable Grocery Items?: When comparing products sold at both Dollar Tree and Dollar General ...
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Dollar Tree Or Dollar General: Which Has More Affordable Grocery Items?
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Chowhound
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 Aug 16
Do Any Grocery Stores Have Penny Deals Like Dollar General?: Dollar General hasn't made an official statement about why they have penny deals ...
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Do Any Grocery Stores Have Penny Deals Like Dollar General?
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The Des Moines Register
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 Jan 08
Hy-Vee rebrands 4 Dollar Fresh stores as it considers brand's future: Hy-Vee is rebranding four of its Dollar Fresh stores with the parent company's name as it ...
eu.desmoinesregister.com/story/grocery/2026/01/08/hyvee-hy-vee-dollar-fresh-iowa-missouri-south-dakota-rebrand-stores/87831145007/
Hy-Vee rebrands 4 Dollar Fresh stores as it considers brand's future
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Business Insider
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 Dec 04 25
Dollar General sees 11,000 empty stores where it could open up: Dollar General sees up to 11,000 locations that could be suitable for one of its stores as rivals ...
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Dollar General sees 11,000 empty stores where it could open up
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Business Insider
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 Oct 22 25
Dollar General grows quick-trip share, looks like a corner store: data: Dollar General grew its share of short trips over the last several years, Placer.ai found ...
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Dollar General grows quick-trip share, looks like a corner store: data
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pennlive.com
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 Aug 15 25
Coffee recalled in Pa., elsewhere: Here’s why: Dollar General has pulled three coffee products off of its shelves in Pennsylvania — and elsewhere — over ...
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Coffee recalled in Pa., elsewhere: Here’s why
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Omaha World-Herald
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 Jul 14 25
Grocery Goliath: Small-town Nebraska grocery stores disappear as Dollar General booms
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Grocery Goliath: Small-town Nebraska grocery stores disappear as Dollar ...
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The Kansas City Star
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 Jul 06 25
Walmart makes more controversial checkout changes: Fighting retail theft and shoplifting remains a challenge for Walmart, Target, and Dollar General.
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Walmart makes more controversial checkout changes
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CNN.com
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 Jun 04 25
Dollar General’s gain could be a warning for America’s economy: Most US retailers are struggling from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Dollar General could ...
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Dollar General’s gain could be a warning for America’s economy
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The Hill
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 May 29 25
DEI boycott organizer calls for protests against Dollar General: A Georgia pastor who previously called for a “full Target boycott” over the company’s decision ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/5322846-dei-boycott-organizer-protests-dollar-general/
DEI boycott organizer calls for protests against Dollar General
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barrons.com
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 Aug 29 24
Dollar General Stock Falls 24% on Earnings Miss and Guidance Cut: Dollar General reports second-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.70 a share, below estimates of $1 ...
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Dollar General Stock Falls 24% on Earnings Miss and Guidance Cut
Key FactsDollar General: A Sign of Consumer Crisis
Aug 30, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
  • Dollar General reported second-quarter sales below expectations, highlighting the challenging situation for US consumers.

  • The CEO noted that about 60% of customers come from households earning less than $35,000, with many feeling financially strained.

  • Competitor Dollar Tree also faced declines, challenging the belief that dollar stores thrive in any economic climate.

  • The chain is responding to decreased demand by lowering prices, which is likely to negatively impact financial results.
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The Sacramento Bee
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 Dec 16 23
Dollar General follows Target and Walmart in anti-theft move: The discount retailer has made a big change designed to cut down on shoplifting.
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Dollar General follows Target and Walmart in anti-theft move
Key FactsRetailers React to Shoplifting with Innovative Measures
Dec 10, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sacbee.com
  • Related: Amazon, Walmart, and Target have a hidden returns policy

  • Shoplifting remains a persistent issue for retailers like Walmart and Target

  • Dollar General opts for personalized solutions similar to some Target and Walmart locations

  • Dollar General favors people-light models in its stores
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Reuters
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 Aug 31 23
Dollar General shares sink on second annual forecast cut, disappointing investors
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/dollar-general-cuts-annual-same-store-sales-forecast-2023-08-31/
Dollar General shares sink on second annual forecast cut, disappointing ...
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