DOLLAR GENERAL CORP

Dollar General Corporation operates as a discount retailer offering an assortment of everyday essentials and general merchandise at low prices in compact store formats. The company's product offerings include consumables such as packaged and refrigerated foods, cleaning supplies, paper goods, health and beauty items, pet products, and tobacco. It also sells seasonal goods, home products, and apparel, featuring both nationally recognized brands and discounted private label selections. The retailer primarily serves households with fixed or lower incomes seeking affordable options for household necessities, while also drawing a broad customer base looking for convenience and everyday value.

As of February 27, 2026, the company operates 20,959 stores across 48 U.S. states and Mexico, maintaining its heaviest store presence across the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern regions of the United States. Roughly 80 percent of its locations serve communities with 20,000 or fewer residents. The provided text notes that the company was reincorporated as a Tennessee corporation, but it does not specify a city or headquarters location.

Summary of the business section of Dollar General's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“As of February 27, 2026, we employed approximately 194,000 full-time and part-time employees, including divisional and regional managers, district managers, store managers, other store employees, and distribution center, fleet and administrative employees.”