During the fiscal year, Dollar General’s sales rose 7.6%, net sales increased by 8.3%, and the company reported plans to open 1,000 locations and relocate 80 existing stores.
Dollar General celebrated the opening of its 16,000th store in Panama City, Fla., on Sunday, celebrating with giveaways and donations to local elementary schools.
Dollar General will open its new locations in Washington and Wyoming in 2020, which will expand its presence to 46 states within the nation, the company said.