Dollar General

J.L. Turner and his son Cal Turner Sr. founded a Kentucky wholesaling business in 1939. The first Dollar General opened in Springfield in 1955, initially selling everything for no more than one dollar. The company went public in 1968; its later retail model expanded beyond a single price point.⁠[1]

The Turner family established the Dollar General Literacy Foundation in memory of co-founder J.L. Turner. It supports reading, English learning and high-school-equivalency preparation through schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations near Dollar General stores. Its programs serve learners of different ages.⁠[2]

On July 6, a transaction led by KKR-affiliated funds was completed. Former shareholders received $22 per share, approximately $6.9 billion in total. Dollar General became a subsidiary of Buck Holdings and ceased exchange trading. Financing combined investor equity, company cash and debt.⁠[3]

Dollar General returned to the New York Stock Exchange under DG and completed the offering on November 18 at $21 per share. It issued 22.7 million new shares alongside shareholder sales. Approximately $446 million in company net proceeds funded debt redemption; secondary-sale proceeds belonged to the selling shareholder.⁠[4]

The company described DGX as a compact format for people living, working or visiting downtown areas. Stores offer selected prepared foods, household necessities, beauty products and electronics, with coffee stations and fresh produce at some locations. The format adapts its convenience proposition to urban shopping patterns.⁠[5]

Dollar General introduced pOpshelf in October 2020, emphasizing décor, seasonal goods, beauty and crafts, initially with most items priced at $5 or less. In July 2021 it announced two combined DG Market and pOpshelf stores in Tennessee, bringing grocery and discretionary assortments together.⁠[6]

The first Mi Súper Dollar General opened in Escobedo, Nuevo León, in early March, marking international expansion. Its locally tailored assortment was sourced primarily in Mexico, combining fresh food and household necessities with financial services, a bakery and a tortilleria.⁠[7]

The Labor Department reported that a July 11 settlement resolved more than 90 cases involving inventory storage and blocked exits or safety equipment. Dollar General paid $12 million in penalties. The two-year agreement required stronger safety systems, inventory controls and correction of specified egress and housekeeping violations within 48 hours of OSHA notification.⁠[8]

Dollar General and Uber Eats announced a rollout covering more than 14,000 Dollar General and pOpshelf locations, beginning August 8 and expanding during that month. Customers could order food and household essentials for on-demand or scheduled delivery through the partner platform.⁠[9]

Emily Taylor became chief operating officer effective November 16. Previously chief merchandising officer, she assumed responsibilities spanning stores, supply chain, merchandising, marketing and digital operations, real estate and process improvement. The announcement also outlined changes across merchandising and pOpshelf leadership.⁠[10]

For the 13 weeks ended July 31, net sales were approximately $11.3 billion, up 5.2%, with 3.5% same-store growth and $550.3 million in net income. The company estimated a $0.25 EPS benefit from tariff refunds after reinvestment and raised its full-year outlook, which remained forward-looking.⁠[11]

The literacy foundation announced more than $4.1 million in youth grants for over 850 schools, libraries and nonprofits, supporting books, technology, equipment and learning resources. It reported nearly $297 million awarded since 1993; the cumulative figure was the foundation’s own disclosure.⁠[12]

The company announced same-day delivery through Instacart, planning a pilot at roughly 7,000 Dollar General and pOpshelf stores in six states, followed by expansion to about 20,000 stores across 48 states that fall. The announced coverage was a rollout plan, encompassing food, household and health-and-beauty products.⁠[13]

The FTC and 20 states sued in the Middle District of Tennessee, alleging recurring charges above shelf and advertised prices despite known complaints. The case remained pending as of October 30, with no court finding establishing the allegations. Plaintiffs sought an injunction, monetary relief and state-law penalties.⁠[14][15][16]

In its same-day response, Dollar General denied deliberately disregarding customers, said it sought complete shelf-to-register accuracy and described improved processes. It challenged the FTC’s redress calculation and legal theory, promising to defend the case while remaining open to settlement discussions. These statements represented the company’s litigation position.⁠[17]

As of July 31, 2026, the company reported 21,148 stores across its U.S. Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf formats and Mexico’s Mi Súper Dollar General. Merchandise spans food, cleaning products, personal care and seasonal home items, combining national and private brands.⁠[18]