Dollar General’s core consumer is “always strained” due to their economic status, but also resourceful, CEO Todd Vasos said.

Dollar General shoppers "have had to sacrifice, even on the necessities," CEO Todd Vasos said Thursday.

Tariffs and potential changes to government entitlement programs present potential further headwinds for core customers, said ...

The retail company aims to convert value-seeking consumers into regulars, and expanding delivery is part of its approach.

Dollar General announced its fiscal 2024 earnings Thursday, and said it plans to close nearly 100 Dollar General stores in ...

However, Dollar General saw customer traffic in its stores dip by about 1% year-over-year. Its operating profit shrunk by ...

Dollar General joined a growing list of retailers warning of weak annual sales and profit, and said its consumers were ...

Dollar General also plans to expand in 2025. Part of the company’s plan in closing nearly 100 underperforming stores—which ...

Dollar General's low-income consumer base is cutting back on spending — even on items thought of as necessities.

According to an earnings report, the discount retailer plans to close 96 stores in the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year.

Spending cuts and tariffs could further complicate the picture, as dollar store chains have limited room to hike prices and have shoppers who depend on government programs. Overall, direct imports ...