West Virginia Dollar General manager charged after asking favors from minor for ‘discount.’ He locks her up and explains it was how he’d been trained An illegal attempt at a quid pro quo. We Got This Covered · Sep 27
Dollar General sees surge in shoppers as inflation batters household budgets IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 24
Dollar General gives bleak message about shoppers as they struggle to balance gas, utilities and food prices The CEO of Dollar General has said that high income shoppers are acting like they are lower income The Independent UK · Sep 24
Dollar General CEO Says $100K Earners No Longer Feel 'High Income' as Inflation Hits Spending Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos says $100,000 earners feel financially stretched as inflation and fuel costs push more US shoppers towards discount retailers. International Business Times UK · Sep 23
Retail CEOs see a holiday paradox: shoppers are anxious but still willing to spend Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Sep 23
Dollar General CEO says consumers making $100,000 a year don't feel like high-income shoppers anymore as high gas prices and inflation reshape habits "Having 2,000 items at or below $1 is very meaningful for the consumer, always has, but especially in this environment." Fortune · Sep 20
Dollar General and Dollar Tree Are Recovering, But Not for the Same Reason Dollar General and Dollar Tree posted strong Q2 results, backed by robust institutional buying, rising analyst price targets, and capital returns, positioning both stocks to trend higher. MarketBeat · Aug 31
Dollar Tree opens 75 new stores as shoppers gravitate to discount chains Competitor Dollar General opened 125 stores from April to June The Independent UK · Aug 31
Walmart, Aldi or Dollar General: Where Should a $50 Grocery Budget Actually Go? Walking into a supermarket with a strict fifty-dollar bill in hand completely changes how you view the aisles. When every single dollar counts, you cannot afford to waste money on impulse buys, flashy name brands, or overpriced convenience items. You need a cart full of actual meals that will get… Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 31
3 Retail Stocks to Watch After a Big Consumer Earnings Week Dollar General, Best Buy and Williams-Sonoma posted earnings beats driven by real comp sales and traffic gains, not tariff refunds, unlike some other retailers this quarter. MarketBeat · Aug 29
Dear Dollar General Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 27 Dollar General is set to report its Q2 results this week, and DG investors should keep an eye on the company's rising risks. Barchart · Aug 26
Dollar Store Groceries Linked to Higher Rates of Obesity, Diabetes and Other Health Problems A UC Riverside-led study found that greater access to dollar stores was associated with higher rates of obesity, diabetes and other health problems, although the research does not establish that dollar-store shopping causes those conditions. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
Dollar General Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings Though Dollar General has lagged behind the SPX over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects. Barchart · Aug 12
Northeast grocery chain closes more stores as company has shuttered over two dozen in recent years Employees impacted by the closures will have a chance to find positions at others stores The Independent UK · Jul 31
Barchart · Jul 27 Dollar General’s Q2 2027 Earnings: What to Expect Dollar General is gearing up to report its fiscal 2027 second-quarter results, and analysts are forecasting a high single-digit increase in its bottom line.
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Back-to-school spending set for an all-time high this summer Nearly two-thirds of shoppers had already started stocking up on school supplies and clothes by early July
We Got This Covered · Jul 10 Virginia woman waits in a massive line at Dollar General. Then she looks over at the self-checkout and can’t believe what she sees: ‘I was literally like’ One commenter claims theft cost the chain millions.
MarketBeat · Jul 9 Dollar Tree’s Turnaround Is Starting to Take Root Dollar Tree authorized a $2.5 billion buyback and posted 120 bps of gross margin expansion, prompting upgrades from Raymond James and Goldman Sachs despite lingering weak foot traffic.
Motor1 · Jul 7 Man Bedazzles His Car With Stars From The Dollar General. Then He Deploys The Airbags: ‘Just Might Be Saving Your Life’ 'Idk how many times ive seen idgits do this.'
We Got This Covered · Jun 28 Georgia Dollar General manager was ringing up a $1.58 packet of buns when, suddenly, the customer stepped aside and allegedly fatally shot her Investigators have yet to release a motive.
The Independent UK · Jun 25 Dollar General manager fatally shot by customer buying $1.58 hamburger buns, police say After fleeing the scene, the suspect shot at a police officer and K-9 , according to investigators
Motor1 · Jun 19 Florida Man Drains All The Oil Out Of A Nissan. Then He Replaces It With Maple Syrup From Dollar General: 'I Think It Runs Better' "It’s maple syrup in an engine..."
Barchart · Jun 12 Dollar General Stock Is Staging a Technical Turnaround as Consumer Sentiment Weakens Dollar General Corp (DG) shares have staged a constructive near-term bounce after the stock stopped its slide on a dime, at the $100 mark three weeks ago. The stock currently carries a 48% “Sell” overall technical opinion from Barchart, but it is attempting to stage a rally from this level...
Barchart · Jun 11 Dollar General Stock: Is DG Underperforming the Consumer Defensive Sector? Though Dollar General has performed weaker than the consumer defensive sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.
The Economic Times · Jun 7 Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mount Americans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting back on non-essential purchases like clothing and furniture. While some retailers see resilience, lower-income customers are noticeably reducing spending. Economists anticipate further retrenchment as tax refunds diminish and the cumulative…