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Dollar General
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Dollar General

Dollar General

Public

Dollar General: A leading US discount retail chain offering a wide range of consumables and seasonal items.

HQ
Goodlettsville, TN, US
Founded
1939
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Founded in 1939 by James Luther Turner and Cal Turner, Dollar General is a leading discount retail chain headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The company’s core mission is to provide affordable, everyday essentials to American consumers. Dollar General offers a broad selection of merchandise, including consumable products like food, health and beauty items, pet supplies, and non-consumables such as seasonal merchandise. The company focuses on serving customers across the United States with nearly 20,000 store locations.

Notable figures affiliated with Dollar General include its founders, James Luther Turner and Cal Turner. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol DG and is a component of the S&P 500. Key achievements include its expansive growth to nearly 20,000 stores and its significant impact on providing cost-effective shopping options for millions of Americans. Dollar General has established itself as a cornerstone in the discount retail industry, consistently expanding its footprint and market influence.

Dollar General - Quick Facts

When was Dollar General founded?

Dollar General was founded in 1939.

Where is Dollar General's headquarters located?

Dollar General's headquarters is located in Goodlettsville, TN, US.

When was Dollar General's last funding round?

Dollar General's most recent funding round was for $1.5B (USD) in June 2023.

How much has Dollar General raised to-date?

As of Jun 5, 2023, Dollar General has raised a total of $1.5B (USD).

How many employees does Dollar General have?

Dollar General has 170,000 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Dollar General - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Main Product
  • Discount Retail
Tags
  • Retail
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000029534
  • ticker: DG
NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 445000Food and Beverage Retailers
  • 445100Grocery and Convenience Retailers
  • 445130Convenience Retailers and Vending Machine Operators
  • 445131Convenience Retailers
SIC
  • 5300General merchandise stores
  • 5330Variety Stores
  • 5331Variety Stores
Show 14 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 455000General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455200Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455210Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
  • 455211Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
  • 455219All Other General Merchandise Retailers
  • 450000Retail Trade
SIC
  • 5400Food Stores
  • 5410Grocery Stores
  • 5411Grocery Stores
  • 5490Miscellaneous Food Stores
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
  • 5990Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5999Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified