Dollar General is a discount department store chain founded in 1869. The chain operates over 7,000 stores in the United States.
Dollar General is the second largest discount department store chain in the United States, after Walmart. The company’s slogan is “Always Low Prices.”.
Dollar General stores typically sell household items, food, and automotive items. The company has been criticized for its low quality items and poor customer service. In fiscal year 2017, Dollar General reported sales of $27.
5 billion. The company has been profitable in nine of the past ten years.
Dollar General has been expanding into international markets. The company opened its first store in Mexico in 2016.
The chain has also opened stores in the United Kingdom, France, and Japan. In 2018, Dollar General announced plans to open stores in India and China.
The company has been subject to several lawsuits. In May 2018, the company was sued for discrimination against disabled customers.
In June 2018, the company was sued for violating the minimum wage laws in several states. In July 2018, the company was sued for selling expired food.
Dollar General has been profitable in nine of the past ten years. The company’s expansion into international markets has been met with mixed reviews.
The company has been subject to several lawsuits.
