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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 upset investors with its low revenue, narrow profit margin, and weak outlook. Economic pressures are mounting on consumers, which is weighing on retail stocks.

Why Did Dollar General Stock Fall 24% Last Month?

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Dollar General stock has seen its largest drop ever and has never been valued more cheaply. Increased automation could give the discount chain the same profit boost that helped Chewy.

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DOLLAR ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Dollar General Corporation on Behalf of Dollar Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Dollar General marked a major milestone as it celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Montana. With the addition of the Columbia Falls store in Montana, DG now serves all 48 continental U.S. states. “Today marks an exciting milestone in our history as we extend our ability to provide customers with convenient and affordable access to household essentials throughout all 48 continental states,” said Steve Deckard, Dollar General's executiv.

Dollar General Celebrates First Montana Store Grand Opening

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Dollar General sells low-cost necessities to local customers. The discount retailer has been seeing a shift in the way its customers shop.

Is Dollar General a Buy Now?

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards More Than $2 Million During 30th Anniversary.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards More Than $2 Million During 30th Anniversary

Analyst Matthew Boss downgraded shares of Dollar General to Underweight from Neutral.

Sell Dollar General, J.P. Morgan Says.

J.P. Morgan Securities downgraded Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) to "market perform" from "outperform" earlier, and lowered its price objective to a Street low of $116 from $132.

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The circumstances around JPMorgan's downgrade of Dollar General (DG) appear "highly unusual," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday.

This retailer is in a 'really bad situation,' and investors should stay away, Jim Cramer says

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