Dollar General

Shelf Engine and Dollar General Embark on National Expansion to Implement Fully Automated AI Powered Ordering for Produce

February 1, 2024 Shelf Engine

In a significant move to provide convenient access to fresh affordable foods, Dollar General is joining forces with Shelf Engine for a national rollout of its automated AI ordering technology for produce. By the end of fiscal year 2023, this collaboration will see Shelf Engine’s cutting-edge AI technology implemented in approximately 3,000 stores, reaffirming Dollar General’s commitment to addressing food insecurity across the country. …

Dollar General Announces Updates to Store Operations Leadership

January 12, 2024 Dollar General

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced Steve Sunderland’s intent to leave the Company as its executive vice president, store operations effective January 19, 2024. Steve Deckard, the Company’s current executive vice president, growth and emerging markets, will transition to an expanded role leading store operations across Dollar General retail locations, Mi Súper Dollar General in Mexico, pOpshelf stores, and the corporate store operations teams. …

Dollar General Promotes Rod West

September 5, 2023 Dollar General

Dollar General announced the promotion of Rod West to executive vice president of global supply chain effective September 1, 2023. West will lead the Company’s distribution center operations, transportation, supply chain modernization and its private fleet. West most recently served as DG’s senior vice president of distribution. …

Dollar General Celebrates Blair, Nebraska Distribution Center Grand Opening

August 22, 2023 Dollar General

Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its Blair, Nebraska distribution center with employees and their families and elected officials, which included a donation to Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph’s Coat to demonstrate the Company’s commitment to the local community. …

Dollar General’s Newest Shoppers: People Making $100,000 a Year

September 19, 2022 Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business

Middle-income and wealthier shoppers, pinched by inflation, are shopping more at Dollar General for essentials and discretionary items. …