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General Information The Company
Dollar General is a customer-driven distributor of consumable basics with more than 8,000 stores in 35 states. Stores are served by nine distribution centers in: Alachua, Fla.; Scottsville, Ky.; Indianola, Miss.; Fulton, Mo.; Zanesville, Ohio; Ardmore, Okla.; Jonesville, S.C., South Boston, Va. and Marion, Ind. Mission Statement Serving Others
Diversity Mission Statement
We recognize that diversity is a business imperative. We demonstrate our commitment to inclusion through:
Employees
Dollar General employs more than 69,000 people. The average Dollar General store has approximately six to 10 employees, including the store manager. Merchandise Dollar General Stores sell consumable basic goods, items that are frequently used and replenished by our customers. These include paper products, cleaning supplies, health and beauty aids, foods/snacks, housewares, toys and basic apparel. Our stores also offer a variety of seasonal items. Markets Served Dollar General Stores are primarily located in communities of less than 20,000 people or in selected locations within larger metropolitan areas. Many of the Company's customers earn a small paycheck or depend on monthly government assistance. A considerable number are retired. Annual Sales In fiscal year ended February 2, 2007, Dollar General's then 8,309 stores generated more than $9.2 billion in sales. Community Support Dollar General heavily supports national literacy efforts. In September 1987, the company launched an ongoing campaign that gives functionally illiterate and under-educated adults a single, approachable place to find out about GED and Learn-To-Read programs in their areas. To date, more than 50,000 people have been served. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides grants to non-profit organizations throughout our 35 states committed to the advancement of literacy. Corporate Office 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (615) 855-4000 |
