Dollar General Expanding into Three New States

Despite being turned down by Family Dollar, country’s largest dollar chain moves into new territory.

March 11, 2015

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General celebrated new store openings this week in Oregon, Maine and Rhode Island, thus expanding the retailer’s presence to 43 states.

“It’s very exciting to move into these new states and grow the Dollar General brand. We continue to be focused on sustainable growth and doing what we do best, which is serving our customers with everyday low prices, convenience and exceptional value,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and CEO, in a press release. “Increasing Dollar General’s footprint in these states gives us a presence and opens further growth opportunities in both the Northeast and Pacific Northwest where we see tremendous growth potential for Dollar General.”

Last year, Dollar General made an unsuccessful $9.7 billion offer to purchase Family Dollar, but the company has since been purchased by Dollar Tree. Dollar General already operates more than 11,700 stores and entry into these new states is likely to provide expansion opportunities to pursue while Dollar Tree focuses on integrating Family Dollar.

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