Dollar General Corporation Announces 19,000th Store Opening in Joplin, Missouri
January 28, 2023 at 11:30 pm IST
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Dollar General Corporation commemorated the opening of its 19,000th store in Joplin, Missouri on January 28, 2023 with a community celebration and $19,000 donation to a local elementary school. Customers also received complimentary DG gift cards, tote bags and product samples. The Company announced the addition of each new store provides positive economic benefits including additional access to affordable products for customers; the creation of new jobs and career development opportunities for employees; the generation of additional tax revenue; and the ability for local nonprofits, schools and libraries to apply for literacy and education grants through the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
Dollar General Corporation specializes in reduced-price distribution of mass consumption products. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- consumption products (81%): hygiene and cleaning products (paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, etc.), food and beverage products, personal care and beauty products (soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, perfumes, cosmetics, etc.), OTC medications, and pet care products;
- seasonal products (10.6%): decorative items, toys, batteries, greeting cards, paper products, lawn and garden products, office supplies, etc.;
- household items (5.6%): kitchen items, small appliances, light bulbs, picture frames, candles, bathroom products, etc.;
- clothing and accessories (2.8%): clothing for men, women, and children, underwear, shoes, purses, etc.
At the end of January 2024, the group had a network of 19,986 stores located in the United States.