CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree has made two key additions to its leadership team, naming John Flanigan chief supply chain officer and Larry Gatta chief merchandising officer for the Family Dollar banner. “Driving supply chain efficiencies and improving the operating performance of our Family Dollar banner are important elements to long-term value creation for our
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation on Monday made an approximately $9.2 million commitment to support literacy. The financial commitment includes nearly $8.2 million in spring grants to support family, adult and summer literacy program across the country. Grant recipients will be announced on May 12 and a list of organizations selected for
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — The relentless expansion of Dollar General’s retail footprint has taken the discount chain into its 47th state, with the recent opening of its first store in Idaho. And with expansion comes new jobs — the company said that it expects to create 10,000 career opportunities in fiscal 2022, increasing its workforce by
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General opened its first store in Idaho on Saturday, increasing its presence to 47 states. The store is located at 30601 N. Old Highway 95 in Athol, Idaho. “It’s with great excitement that we open our first store and bring our mission of Serving Others to Idaho,” Dollar General chief operating
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. said Friday that it expects to create about 10,000 net new career opportunities in fiscal 2022 as it continues to grow. Dollar General recently announced the planned addition of 1,110 new stores, includes approximately 100 new pOpshelf store locations. The company also plans to add new traditional and DG
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Customer satisfaction with retail is relatively stable, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2021-2022 ranking. The Retail Trade sector as a whole saw its score dip just 0.5% to 75.1 (out of 100). “Cool stability,” says ACSI managing director David VanAmburg. “That’s the best way to describe the retail sector
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General, which last month opened its 18,000th store, is tapping new avenues of growth. The retailer said it will expand internationally for the first time, opening 10 stores in Mexico during fiscal 2022. Dollar General also said it plans to have 1,000 pOpshelf stores in operation by the end of fiscal
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General on Thursday said it will expand internationally for the first time, opening 10 stores in Mexico during fiscal 2022. The retailer also said it plans to have 1,000 pOpshelf stores in operation by the end of fiscal 2025. Dollar General introduced pOpshelf a year ago as a new suburban store
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. has named Michael Joyce its new senior vice president of supply chain strategy, inventory and demand management. Reporting directly to Tony Zuazo, Dollar General’s executive vice president of global supply chain, Joyce will lead the company’s supply chain functions, including inventory management, product fulfillment, supply chain strategy and demand
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Saturday opened its 18,000th store, which is located in Gulf Shores, Ala. “With each new DG store opening, we are extending our scale for good to help American households stretch their budgets on essentials, create new career paths for employees, contribute tax revenue to local municipalities and extend education
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General is partnering with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery of household essentials, including food and cleaning supplies, the company said on Thursday. “At Dollar General, we strive to make shopping hassle-free and affordable, and our partnership with DoorDash reiterates DG’s commitment to providing convenient and contactless options,” Dollar General executive vice
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General has named Michael Joyce its new senior vice president of supply chain strategy, inventory and demand management, the retailer said on Wednesday. Reporting directly to Tony Zuazo, Dollar General’s executive vice president of global supply chain, Joyce will lead the company’s supply chain functions including inventory management, product fulfillment, supply