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Dollar General

Dollar General Corp. engages in the operation of merchandise stores. Its offerings include food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items. It sells brands including Clorox, Energizer, Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever, Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg's, General Mills, and PepsiCo. The company was founded by J. L. Turner and Hurley Calister Turner Sr. in 1939 and is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN.

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Dollar General reports resilient Q1 performance amidst macro challenges

Dollar General's Q1 performance reflected resilience amidst macroeconomic challenges, with net sales and same-store sales showing growth. However, the revised 2023 outlook anticipates lower sales and an approximate 8% decline to flat EPS. The company faced challenges from customer behavior changes and macroeconomic pressures but demonstrated strengths in gaining share and adaptability. Opportunities lie in supply chain improvements, pricing position, and long-term EPS growth.

Dollar General reports Q2 sales growth but faces inflation challenges

Dollar General's Q2 performance saw net sales growth but a decrease in same-store sales. The company is focused on its DG Forward strategy and ongoing initiatives to drive efficiencies and lower costs. Despite challenges from inflation and reduced savings, Dollar General is making investments to accelerate progress and remains confident in its ability to deliver within the wide annual guidance range.

Dollar General reports Q3 sales growth but faces same-store challenges

Dollar General is focused on improving customer service, inventory management, and in-stock rates while navigating challenges such as declining same-store sales and deflationary pressures. The company's real estate growth plans for 2024 are ambitious, and it aims to deliver consistent, strong financial performance while strategically investing for the long term.

Dollar General reports robust Q4 performance amidst challenges and opportunities

Dollar General's Q4 performance reflects resilience amidst challenges, with strong sales growth and EPS improvement. Strategic initiatives and market share gains demonstrate the company's competitive positioning. While facing near-term hurdles, Dollar General is focused on enhancing customer experience, driving profitability, and navigating changing consumer behaviors.

Dollar General reports solid Q1 growth amid customer reliance

Dollar General's Q1 performance showed resilience amidst challenges, with net sales growth and strategic initiatives supporting customer needs.
The company faces margin pressures in Q2 but is focused on operational improvements and customer value to drive growth.
Customer reliance on Dollar General is increasing, presenting opportunities for market share gains through pricing strategies and customer support.
Efforts to optimize inventory management and enhance supply chain operations are key strengths driving operational efficiency.

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Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:DG) stock tumbled 14% in pre-market trading after posting weaker-than-expected second quarter results, due to in part to higher shrinkage, as well as lowering guidance for the full year.  The Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based company reported net income of $468.8 million, or $2.13 a share, for the quarter to August 4, down from $678.0 million, or $2.98 a share, in the year-earlier period.

Dollar General tumbles after cutting guidance on earnings miss

Dollar General posted fiscal second-quarter earnings of $2.13 a share on revenue of $9.8 billion.

Dollar General Stock Sinks. The Retailer Slashed Its Outlook.

Dollar General Corp.'s stock DG, +1.72% tumbled 13.7% in premarket trade Thursday, after the discount retailer posted weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings and lowered its guidance. “While we are not satisfied with our overall financial results, we made significant progress in the second quarter improving execution in our supply chain and our stores, as well as reducing our inventory growth rate and further strengthening our price position,” said Jeff Owen, Dollar General's chief executive officer, in a statement.

Dollar General's stock tumbles premarket after earnings miss and lowered guidance

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2023 second quarter (13 weeks) ended August 4, 2023. Net Sales Increased 3.9% to $9.8 Billion Same-Store Sales Decreased 0.1% Operating Profit Decreased 24.2% to $692.3 Million Diluted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) Decreased 28.5% to $2.13 Year-to-Date Cash Flows From Operations of $726.7 Million Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.59 Per Share “While.

Dollar General Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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BLAIR, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its Blair, Nebraska distribution center with employees and their families and elected officials, which included a donation to Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph's Coat to demonstrate the Company's commitment to the local community. The Dollar General Blair distribution center is the Company's first dual facility combining the efficiencies of traditional and DG Fresh supply chain functionalities and represen.

Dollar General Celebrates Blair, Nebraska Distribution Center Grand Opening

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards Nearly $2.6 Million to Support Youth Literacy.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards Nearly $2.6 Million to Support Youth Literacy

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the fiscal 2023 second quarter ended August 4, 2023, on August 31, 2023. In connection with the release, Jeff Owen, chief executive officer, and Kelly Dilts, chief financial officer, will host a conference call on August 31, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m. ET. During the call, the company will discuss the earnings results and may discuss material busi.

Dollar General Corporation Announces Webcast of its Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call

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