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Dollar General opens its first dual distribution center

Dollar General opens its first dual distribution center

BLAIR, Neb. — Dollar General on Saturday celebrated the grand opening of a new distribution center in Blair, Neb., that supports both its stores’ nonperishables and fresh food needs. Dollar General describes the Blair distribution center as the company’s first dual facility “combining the efficiencies of traditional and DG Fresh supply chain functionalities” and adds

DG promotes Steve Deckard to new role

DG promotes Steve Deckard to new role

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. has promoted company veteran Steve Deckard to the newly created role of executive vice president for growth and emerging markets, effective June 1. Deckard, who most recently served as senior vice president of emerging markets and led the company’s international expansion into Mexico, began his DG career in 2006

Dollar General sales strong, but miss estimates

Dollar General sales strong, but miss estimates

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. reported strong sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year (53 weeks) ended February 3, although store traffic was down and sales came in below expectations. Fourth quarter net sales increased 17.9%, and fiscal year net sales increased 10.6%. Same-store sales in the fourth quarter increased 5.7%, falling short