Dollar General Corp.
Data: North America
- Location: Goodlettsville, Tenn.
- Top Executive: Richard Dreiling, CEO
- Corporate Stores: 8,153
- Sales in $ Billions: 9.1 est.
- Date FY Ended: 1/1/08
- Website: www.dollargeneral.com
Overview
Consumables, including groceries, fresh and refrigerated foods, and HBC products, account for approximately 66.5% of total sales. Store base includes approximately 50 Dollar General Markets that feature fresh produce and meat, which are not offered at Dollar General Stores.
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