A chain of small-box discount stores selling everyday basics like groceries, cleaning supplies, and seasonal home goods at low prices. It began in 1939 in Scottsville, Kentucky, as J.L. Turner and Son; the name came from the founders' idea that every day should feel like a department store's "Dollar Day" sale. It expanded into Mexico in 2023 as Mi Súper Dollar General and runs a trendier offshoot, pOpshelf, for home décor and party supplies.
Dollar General EVP and General Counsel Rhonda Taylor to retire; Kelly Collier to succeed her.
Taylor will remain in her current role through December 6, 2026, then serve in a senior advisory role through at least April 2, 2027.
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Rhonda M. Taylor, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, announced her retirement from Dollar General on August 25, 2026.
Kelly Collier, currently Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel for Business Law, will be promoted to EVP, General Counsel effective December 7, 2026.
Taylor joined Dollar General in 2000 and became EVP, General Counsel in 2015.
Collier joined Dollar General in 2009 and previously practiced law at Bass, Berry & Sims in Nashville.
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Dollar General reports Q1 2026 net sales up 3.4% to $10.8B, raises FY EPS guidance
First quarter (13 weeks ended May 1, 2026) net sales increased 3.4% to $10.8 billion from $10.4 billion a year earlier.
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Same-store sales rose 2.0%, driven by a 1.4% increase in customer traffic and a 0.5% increase in average transaction amount.
Operating profit increased 10.8% to $638.5 million, and diluted EPS rose 12.4% to $2.00.
The company updated fiscal 2026 guidance, now expecting diluted EPS of $7.20 to $7.45, up from the prior range of $7.10 to $7.35.
The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share, payable on or before July 21, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 7, 2026.
Shareholders at the annual meeting elected nine directors and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor; all five shareholder proposals were not approved.
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Dollar General appoints Jerry W. 'JJ' Fleeman Jr. as CEO, effective January 1, 2027
Todd J. Vasos will continue as CEO until the transition date, then serve as Senior Advisor through April 2, 2027, and remain on the Board.
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Jerry W. 'JJ' Fleeman Jr. will succeed Todd J. Vasos as CEO of Dollar General Corporation, effective January 1, 2027.
Fleeman's employment agreement includes a base salary of $1.25 million, a target annual bonus of 150% of base salary, a $500,000 cash signing bonus, and equity awards with a nominal value of approximately $11.5 million.
Vasos's transition agreement provides for continued base salary of $1.65 million, a 2026 equity award of approximately $12 million, and modified vesting of his 2023 stock option.
The appointments were approved by the Board on March 20, 2026, and the employment and transition agreements were entered into on March 23, 2026.
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Dollar General appoints David P. Rowland as Chairman, effective Feb 4, 2026
Rowland succeeds Michael M. Calbert, who will remain on the Board as an independent director.
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David P. Rowland, an independent director, was appointed Chairman of the Board effective February 4, 2026.
Warren F. Bryant will retire from the Board upon expiration of his term at the 2026 annual meeting, after 16 years of service.
Bryant's retirement is not due to any disagreement with the Company.
A press release regarding these changes was issued on February 3, 2026.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Dollar General reports Q3 2025 net sales up 4.6% to $10.6B, EPS up 43.8% to $1.28
Net sales increased 4.6% to $10.6 billion in Q3 2025, compared to $10.2 billion in Q3 2024.
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Same-store sales increased 2.5%, driven by a 2.5% increase in customer traffic and flat average transaction amount.
Operating profit increased 31.5% to $425.9 million, and diluted EPS increased 43.8% to $1.28.
Company raised fiscal 2025 guidance: net sales growth of approximately 4.7% to 4.9%, same-store sales growth of approximately 2.5% to 2.7%, and diluted EPS of approximately $6.30 to $6.50.
Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share, payable on or before January 20, 2026.
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Dollar General appoints Emily C. Taylor as COO, effective November 16, 2025
Emily C. Taylor, previously EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer, was appointed Chief Operating Officer effective November 16, 2025.
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Taylor's annual base salary increased from $850,000 to $950,000, and her targeted annual cash incentive rose from 75% to 100% of base salary.
She will receive an equity award of approximately $209,000 in RSUs vesting ratably over three years under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan.
The position of EVP, Strategy and Development, held by Steven R. Deckard, was eliminated; his last day was November 12, 2025.
Bryan Wheeler was promoted to EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer; Pooh Vichidvongsa to SVP, General Merchandise Manager; Shareeka Meadows to SVP, pOpshelf.
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