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

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

Dollar General Announces Plans for Three New Distribution Centers

July 28, 2022 Dollar General

Dollar General announced plans to build three new distribution centers in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Aurora, Colorado and Salem, Oregon. Collectively, the facilities are estimated to create up to 1,100 total career opportunities at full capacity and represent an approximately $480 million combined investment.

Dollar General Corporation Announces CEO Transition Plan

Dollar General Corporation announced Todd Vasos’s decision to retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective November 1, 2022. Additionally, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the promotion of Jeffery Owen, its Chief Operating Officer since 2019, to succeed Vasos as CEO effective immediately following Vasos’s retirement from the CEO role.