Dollar General ramping up store remodelsDollar General said it will undertake a total of 2,780 real estate projects this year, including 1,000 new stores, 1,670 mature store remodels and 110 store relocations. Dollar General’s Q2 results soar, appoints new EVPDollar General reported a Q2 net sales increase of 24% to $8.7 billion from $7 billion and promoted Kathy Reardon to executive vice president and chief people officer. Dollar General donates $5M to Employee Assistance Foundation To help celebrate the 15th anniversary of its Employee Assistance Foundation, Dollar General will be donating $5 million. Dollar General pledges $5M to support racial justice, education Dollar General, alongside its Literacy Foundation, is making a combined pledge of $5 million to support racial justice and education. Dollar General’s Q1 reports biggest same-store rise in years Dollar General’s net income surged to $650 million, or $2.56 a share, in the quarter ended May 1, up from $385 million, or $1.48 a share, in the year-ago period. Dollar General’s Literacy Foundation awards more than $8.6M in grants Dollar General’s Literacy Foundation awarded $8.6 million in grants to approximately 970 nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. Dollar General invests additional $25M in employee bonuses Dollar General is investing an additional $25 million in retail, distribution center and fleet employee bonuses. Dollar General opens Washington state store Dollar General opened its first store in Washington state, which will serve the residents of Wahkiakum county. Dollar General providing discount to first responders Dollar General is providing all medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen with a 10% discount on qualifying purchases. Dollar General increases its board of directors size Dollar General appointed Debra A. Sandler to its board, effective April 1, bringing the total number of members to nine. First Previous 12 13 14 15 16 Next Last