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Dollar General Corporation Profile
| Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail Industry | Consumer Staples Sector | Todd J. Vasos CEO | XWBO Exchange | US2566771059 ISIN |
| US Country | 194,200 Employees | 20 Jan 2026 Last Dividend | - Last Split | 13 Nov 2009 IPO Date |
Overview
Dollar General Corporation, established in 1939 and headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, stands as a prominent discount retailer in the United States. With its roots tracing back to J.L. Turner & Son, Inc., the company underwent a name change to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. It serves a wide customer base across the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States, offering a diverse range of merchandise products. Recognized for providing value to its shoppers, Dollar General caters to the needs of its customers through an extensive array of consumable products, seasonal items, home products, and apparel among other categories.
Products and Services
Within its expansive retail offerings, Dollar General Corporation categorizes its products and services into several key areas:
- Consumable Products: This category encompasses essential household items such as paper products (paper towels, bath tissues), cleaning supplies (disinfectants, laundry products), packaged foods (cereals, canned goods), perishables (milk, eggs), snacks (candies, beverages), health and beauty products (over-the-counter medicines, personal care items), pet supplies, and tobacco products.
- Seasonal Products: Catering to seasonal demands, Dollar General offers holiday decorations, toys, small electronics, gardening supplies, and various automotive and home office items that vary with the season.
- Home Products: The home goods assortment includes kitchenware, cookware, small appliances, storage solutions, home decor (frames, candles), and craft supplies, catering to the functional and aesthetic needs of households.
- Apparel: Dollar General provides budget-friendly clothing options for the entire family, including basics for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women, and men. The apparel section also features necessary accessories like socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and other accessories.
