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Dollar General Launches “Our Pets. Our Heroes.” Essay Contest

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (February 27, 2012) – Dollar General is celebrating pets and their owners with the “Our Pets. Our Heroes.” essay contest. The contest, which begins February 27 and ends on March 25, 2012, will award $5,000 grand prizes to four essay writers.“Pets are an important part of our customers’ lives,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief merchandising officer. “We’re happy to offer pet lovers the opportunity to share their stories of special pets through the essay contest.” Entries for the “Our Pets. Our Heroes.” essay contest will be accepted in four categories, which

BUTCHER’S SELECTS® Premium Food for Dogs Now Available Exclusively at Dollar General

Premium Dog Food Combines High Quality Ingredients with a Taste Dogs CraveGOODLETTSVILLE, TN (January 26, 2012) - Dollar General is expanding its pet food assortment with the addition of BUTCHER’S SELECTS® Premium Dog Food. Manufactured by Mars Petcare US, the new product line offers high-quality, protein-packed dog food at a great value. BUTCHER’S SELECTS® Brand is available exclusively at Dollar General stores.“Dollar General is proud to add BUTCHER’S SELECTS® Premium Food for Dogs to our pet food assortment,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief merchandising officer. “Many of our

Dollargeneral.com Adds Photo Services to its Online Store

Customers can easily and inexpensively print photos and create photo keepsakes onlineGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (Date) – Dollar General is expanding its eCommerce offering with the addition of photo services to its retail site. The service is now available on www.dollargeneral.com.“Dollar General is excited to offer our shoppers this great online service at the low prices they have come to expect from Dollar General,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief merchandising officer. Dollar General, in conjunction with GoPhotobooks.com, offers customers a variety of ways to print and customize

Dollar General Helps Last-Minute Shoppers

Shop for the holidays now and save at Dollar GeneralGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (December 21, 2011) – Holiday procrastinators and last-minute shoppers alike will find everything they need at Dollar General to wrap up their holiday shopping effortlessly and inexpensively. Dollar General is a last-minute shopper’s paradise with ready-to-give gifts and holiday essentials. “The days leading up to Christmas can be stressful if you’re not ready for the holiday,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief merchandising officer. “Dollar General is here to help last-minute shoppers with gifts, toys, décor

Eastern Michigan University Graduate Student Wins Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s ‘I Can’ Essay Contest

Andy Gowman Receives $50,000 Education GrantGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (December 14, 2011) – Eastern Michigan University graduate student Andy Gowman’s compelling essay about overcoming obstacles took the top prize in the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s ‘I Can’ essay contest. Gowman received a $50,000 education grant and trip to Nashville to receive his award.“I could not believe that I was selected as the grand prize winner,” said Gowman. “My jaw dropped and my heart skipped a beat. This grant has made it possible for me to focus more on improving my teaching skills to benefit children

The 12 Days of Christmas at Dollar General

Dollar General is a one-stop shop this holiday season for creative, budget-friendly giftsGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – (December 12, 2011) – The countdown to Christmas is on. To help shoppers wrap up their shopping and celebrating, Dollar General is offering 12 tips for staying on budget and having fun as Christmas nears. Day 1: Host an ornament exchange Instead of exchanging pricey gifts with friends this holiday season, host an ornament exchange. Have each guest bring one ornament and have everyone draw numbers for a chance to choose an ornament. This season, Dollar General has a

Dollar General Gives $100,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – (DATE) – Dollar General (NYSE: DG), one of the country’s leading discount retailers, is giving $100,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation to support its efforts to provide toys to underprivileged children.“Dollar General is proud to support Toys for Tots this holiday season,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and CEO. “Our stores are happy to be a part of Toys for Tots’ mission of bringing joy and excitement to children who might not otherwise have a gift to open on Christmas.” "We are very pleased to welcome Dollar General

Simple Holiday Dishes for Under $10

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (December 6, 2011) – Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is making the holidays brighter for families on a budget this holiday season. Budget-conscious hosts and hostesses will love these time-and money-saving recipes. Each recipe can be made for less than $10 when you shop at Dollar General. Savory Stuffing Casserole 6 oz. box Clover Valley stuffing mix 14 oz. of Clover Valley chick broth 10.5 oz. can Clover Valley cream of chicken soup 15.25 oz. can Clover Valley whole kernel corn 15 oz. can asparagus spears 4 oz. can mushrooms 1 t. Clover Valley

GALLOWAY, N.J. RESIDENT IS GRAND PRIZE WINNER OF DOLLAR GENERAL AND NASCAR’S “RACE IN TO WIN” SWEEPSTAKES

Vegas was lucky for Jed Smith who took home $250,000GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (December 2, 2011) – Jed Smith from Galloway, N.J., is the grand prize winner of the “Race in to Win” sweepstakes, sponsored by Dollar General and NASCAR. “This is unbelievable,” exclaimed Smith. “I can’t believe I won! I felt like I was already a winner by winning a trip to Vegas! This is incredible!” Smith’s name was selected in a random drawing among the “Race in to Win” sweepstakes' 10 finalists. He was named the grand prize winner on-stage in front of hundreds of NASCAR fans at the Coca-Cola Fan Zone at the

Dollar General: Solving the Christmas Gift Dilemma

Discount retailer offers a wide selection of fun, unique and affordable giftsGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (November 28, 2011) – Is there a person on your shopping list who has everything? Attending a gift exchange and have no clue what to bring? Dollar General has a solution! The discount retailer offers a broad assortment of budget-friendly gifts for everyone on your list. Gift Dilemma #1: Gift exchangeFor the office gift exchange or family present swap, “As Seen on TV” products are a great solution. Many of the items are fun and perfect for men or women. Dollar General offers a wide

DOLLARGENERAL.COM MARKS FIRST CYBER MONDAY WITH DEALS FOR SHOPPERS

Shoppers can get great gifts at rock-bottom prices, plus free shipping on Monday, Nov. 28GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (November 23, 2011) – DollarGeneral.com is offering holiday shoppers deals not to be missed on Cyber Monday. Great gifts and holiday merchandise at unbelievably low prices will be available only on Monday, Nov. 28 beginning at 12:01am Central Time. Dollargeneral.com currently offers free standard ground shipping on all items. “Dollargeneral.com’s Cyber Monday Extravaganza is a day filled with special deals for our customers,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief merchandising

Dollar General Named to Training Magazine’s Top 125 List

Discount retailer recognized for its commitment to employee trainingGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (November 22, 2011) – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) has been named to Training magazine’s annual Top 125 list. Training, the leading business publication for learning and development professionals, ranks companies’ excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. “Dollar General is committed to ensuring our employees have the right tools and training to succeed in our ever-changing, fast-paced environment,” said Bob Ravener, Dollar General’s executive vice president and

Dollar General Launches Shopping Weekend with Thanksgiving Day Bargains

Discount retailer will offer three days of bargains Nov. 24 – 26GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (November 21, 2011) – Black Friday bargain-hunters will get a head-start on their holiday shopping at Dollar General (NYSE: DG) when the discount retailer activates “Black Friday” bargains on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Dollar General is also providing a convenient shopping option for the Thanksgiving weekend. All stores will open at 7 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24 – Saturday, Nov. 26. “We’re excited to offer our customers convenience and value this holiday season,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief

DOLLAR GENERAL TO SUPPORT THE ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL® THANKS AND GIVING® CAMPAIGN

Customers can help children battle cancer and other deadly childhood diseasesGoodlettsville, Tenn. (November 15, 2011) – This holiday season, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) again joins St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the Thanks and Giving campaign, a holiday campaign that asks shoppers to “Give thanks for the healthy children in your life, and give to those who are not.”  Customers who shop with Dollar General from November 12 to December 18 can join the effort by donating $1 or more at check-out. “Dollar General is proud to support St. Jude’s work in saving children’s lives by

Dollar General recognized for Post 9/11 Veteran Employment

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (November 14, 2011) -- Dollar General (NYSE: DG), one of the country’s leading discount retailers, was recognized by the U.S Chamber of Commerce for its military veteran hiring efforts at the 4th Annual Business Steps Up: Hiring Our Heroes event on Nov. 10. “Dollar General is grateful for the veterans who have served and sacrificed so much for our country,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and CEO. “We believe those who’ve gained leadership and the spirit of service while serving our country are a great fit for our company. “ First Lady Michelle

Black Friday Comes Early at Dollar General

Dollar General gives shoppers head-start on holiday rush with hot deals from Nov. 13 – 15GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (November 10, 2011) – Beat the post-Thanksgiving Day crowds and get a jump-start on checking off your holiday shopping list at Dollar General. Shoppers may take advantage of unbelievable Black Friday prices more than a week before Thanksgiving. Dollar General’s pre-holiday sale runs from Sunday, Nov. 13 to Saturday, Nov. 19, with a limited-time special savings Nov. 13 – 15.   “By rolling out Black Friday deals a couple of weeks early, we’re hoping to ease some of the anxiety

Dollar General Reveals More Than 300 Toys Priced $5 Or Less

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – (October 27, 2011) — If you have toys on your holiday shopping list, you don’t want to miss the deals at Dollar General where you’ll find more than 300 toys for $5 or less.   “Customers will find the toys their children want at great prices at Dollar General,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief merchandising officer. “We’ve worked hard all year to bring our shoppers an exciting toy assortment this season. Our toy department features many new toys and twice the number of licensed toys compared to previous years.” Featured toys include: · Hot Wheels, 5-

DOLLAR GENERAL OFFERS 10 PERCENT DISCOUNT ON TOY PURCHASES OVER $100

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – (October 20, 2011) – Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is offering a 10 percent discount on toy purchases of $100 or more during the holiday season. This discount is available through December 24, 2011, at all Dollar General stores. As longtime supporters of local toy drives, Dollar General will also host in-store toy drives to benefit children in the communities the company serves.   “The bulk toy discount was created to assist nonprofit organizations with their holiday toy drives,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief merchandising officer. “We are happy to offer

Dollar General Gives $50,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure at Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage

Dollar General and Charlotte Motor Speedway partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to support breast cancer and honor survivorsGoodlettsville, Tenn. (October 14, 2011) – Dollar General presented Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the nation’s leading breast cancer awareness and research organization, with a $50,000 grant during pre-race festivities at the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, Oct. 14. “Dollar General is pleased to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure in its efforts to raise awareness of breast cancer and search for a cure,” said Rick

Christmas Arrives at Dollar General

Shop for the holidays early and saveGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (October 4, 2011) – Santa’s elves have been hard at work at Dollar General to prepare for the busiest shopping season of the year. Dollar General’s holiday experts are bringing customers great deals on holiday gifts, home décor, baking and much more. The discount retailer’s shelves feature an expanded selection of holiday and toy sections at affordable prices. “Customers will be delighted by the gifts and bargains they’ll find in Dollar General’s aisles and online this season,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief merchandising

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