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Dollar General

Dollar General Corp. engages in the operation of merchandise stores. Its offerings include food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items. It sells brands including Clorox, Energizer, Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever, Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg's, General Mills, and PepsiCo. The company was founded by J. L. Turner and Hurley Calister Turner Sr. in 1939 and is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN.

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Dollar General reports resilient Q1 performance amidst macro challenges

Dollar General's Q1 performance reflected resilience amidst macroeconomic challenges, with net sales and same-store sales showing growth. However, the revised 2023 outlook anticipates lower sales and an approximate 8% decline to flat EPS. The company faced challenges from customer behavior changes and macroeconomic pressures but demonstrated strengths in gaining share and adaptability. Opportunities lie in supply chain improvements, pricing position, and long-term EPS growth.

Dollar General reports Q2 sales growth but faces inflation challenges

Dollar General's Q2 performance saw net sales growth but a decrease in same-store sales. The company is focused on its DG Forward strategy and ongoing initiatives to drive efficiencies and lower costs. Despite challenges from inflation and reduced savings, Dollar General is making investments to accelerate progress and remains confident in its ability to deliver within the wide annual guidance range.

Dollar General reports Q3 sales growth but faces same-store challenges

Dollar General is focused on improving customer service, inventory management, and in-stock rates while navigating challenges such as declining same-store sales and deflationary pressures. The company's real estate growth plans for 2024 are ambitious, and it aims to deliver consistent, strong financial performance while strategically investing for the long term.

Dollar General reports robust Q4 performance amidst challenges and opportunities

Dollar General's Q4 performance reflects resilience amidst challenges, with strong sales growth and EPS improvement. Strategic initiatives and market share gains demonstrate the company's competitive positioning. While facing near-term hurdles, Dollar General is focused on enhancing customer experience, driving profitability, and navigating changing consumer behaviors.

Dollar General reports solid Q1 growth amid customer reliance

Dollar General's Q1 performance showed resilience amidst challenges, with net sales growth and strategic initiatives supporting customer needs.
The company faces margin pressures in Q2 but is focused on operational improvements and customer value to drive growth.
Customer reliance on Dollar General is increasing, presenting opportunities for market share gains through pricing strategies and customer support.
Efforts to optimize inventory management and enhance supply chain operations are key strengths driving operational efficiency.

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Puts ‘Food First' Through Investment in Private Brands.

Dollar General Puts ‘Food First' Through Investment in Private Brands

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Helps Build Success in the Classroom with Back-to-School Savings.

Dollar General Helps Build Success in the Classroom with Back-to-School Savings

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General today announced a call for diverse suppliers, reflecting its goal to remove or mitigate unintended barriers for diverse suppliers and help increase the representation of these groups in the communities it serves. Applications to apply are currently open online at http://www.rangeme.com/dgdiversity23 through end of day on August 7, 2023, and virtual meetings with Dollar General's supplier diversity team will be held from September 25-29, 202.

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Dollar General has paid less than one-fifth of the $21 million in fines it owes OSHA. The retailer has accumulated the fines over several years due to messy and chaotic stores.

Dollar General has paid a fraction of the $21 million it owes in fines for hazardous working conditions

Dollar General's share prices fell by 25% and are trading at a discount according to analysis using comparables and discounted cash flow valuation tools. Despite macroeconomic headwinds and reduced forecasts for FY2023, DG's management is taking steps to recover. DG is currently trading at a discount to peers and its own historical valuation averages, with a potential upside of 30% according to a Cash Flow Returns on Investments based DCF valuation model.

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Dollar General's stock valuation is near 10-year lows. The dividend has risen every year since its reintroduction in 2015.

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Dollar General's small-store format coupled with its large number of stores is proving a logistical headache. Walmart's sheer size and brick-and-mortar infrastructure allow it to handle merchandise more effectively.

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Extends Feeding America® Partnership.

Dollar General Extends Feeding America® Partnership

Dollar General checks a lot of boxes that smell like a deal to me. The main two troubling items are the capital expenditures well in excess of depreciation and amortization and the negative free cash flow. The high return on invested capital is a big plus for me, but decreasing margin trends in the past 3 years offset some of that excitement.

Dollar General: Buy On Rare Pullback

Years of understaffing and poor inventory management are finally catching up with the low-price retailer. Management, however, is working to address both issues.

Why Dollar General Shares Tumbled 31% in the First Half of 2023

Dollar General is growing sales slower than competitors like Family Dollar. Shares are down because of fears over margin compression in the coming quarters and years.

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Dollar General profit, sales miss estimates as inflation hits customer spending, sending shares lower.

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