Dollar General opens 14,000th store

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — A discount chain has reached a new milestone. Dollar  General on Wednesday announced the opening of it 14,000th store, located in Dauphin, Pa., which it marked with a grand opening celebration.

“Dollar General is excited to celebrate our company’s continued growth by celebrating our 14,000th store grand opening today,” Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said. “For nearly 80 years, Dollar General has continually been focused on delivering everyday low prices, convenience and value to the communities we serve. I am especially grateful to the more than 127,000 Dollar General employees who support the company every day through our mission of serving others, our customers and our communities in helping us reach this milestone.”

The company currently employs roughly 5,700 people in Pennsylvania across roughly 625 stores and its distribution center in Bethel.