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Dollar General Corporation competitors & alternatives

DGDiscount StoresGoodlettsville, United States

The 7 closest competitors and alternatives to Dollar General Corporation among discount stores companies — ranked by similarity to what Dollar General Corporation actually does, not by market-cap band.

$28.1BMarket cap
194,000Employees
7Competitors listed

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About Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General Corporation is a prominent discount retail chain that offers a wide array of merchandise across the southern, southwestern, Midwestern, and eastern regions of the United States. Its extensive product assortment primarily features consumable items. This includes household essentials such as paper products, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergents; a wide array of food options, ranging from shelf-stable groceries like cereals, pasta, canned goods, condiments, and baking ingredients, to fresh and refrigerated perishables such as milk, eggs, bread, and frozen foods, as well as alcoholic beverages like beer and wine. The selection further encompasses popular snacks (candies, cookies, crackers, and carbonated drinks), health and beauty aids (over-the-counter medications, personal care items, cosmetics, dental, and foot care products), pet food and supplies, and tobacco products. Beyond consumables, Dollar General offers seasonal merchandise, which includes holiday decorations, toys, electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phone services and accessories, gardening tools, hardware, automotive items, and home office supplies. Customers can also find various home goods, from kitchenware and small appliances to lighting, storage solutions, frames, candles, craft materials, and soft furnishings for the kitchen, bed, and bath. Lastly, the company stocks a selection of apparel, featuring everyday clothing for infants, children, women, and men, along with socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. As of February 25, 2022, Dollar General operated an impressive 18,190 stores spread across 47 U.S. states. Originally established in 1939 as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc., the company adopted its current name, Dollar General Corporation, in 1968. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Dollar General Corporation at a glance

Dollar General Corporation is a discount stores company headquartered in Goodlettsville, United States, founded in 1939. It is publicly listed (DG) with a market capitalisation of $28.1B. Xcout tracks 20 named people at Dollar General Corporation, including Todd J. Vasos (Chief Executive Officer & Director). Xcout recorded 1,274 job postings from Dollar General Corporation in the last 90 days.

Dollar General Corporation leadership

  • Todd J. VasosChief Executive Officer & Director
  • Emily C. TaylorChief Operating Officer
  • Donny LauExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
  • Tom HutchinsSenior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
  • Carman R. WenkoffExecutive Vice President & Chief Information Officer
  • Anita C. ElliottSenior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer

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Hiring at Dollar General Corporation

Xcout recorded 1,274 job postings from Dollar General Corporation in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.

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Recent Dollar General Corporation news

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Top 7 Dollar General Corporation competitors

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Churchill DownsCHDN · horse racingLouisville, United States
59% matchPublic

horse racing

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) is a leading U.S. entertainment enterprise focused on horse racing, online wagering, and general gaming activities. Its extensive operations are categorized into three main divisions: Live and Historical Racing, TwinSpires, and Gaming. As of December 31, 2021, CDI's portfolio included three pari-mutuel gaming venues in Kentucky, collectively featuring approximately 3,050 historical racing machines. The company also operates TwinSpires, a comprehensive digital platform offering betting on horse races, sports, and iGaming. Furthermore, CDI manages nine brick-and-mortar sportsbooks and runs casino gaming across eight states, housing around 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals, in addition to 200 table games. Beyond these core ventures, Churchill Downs Incorporated delivers streaming video of live horse races and replays, along with a wide array of racing and handicapping information. It also oversees the Bloodstock Research Information Services (BRIS) platform, a valuable source for horse racing statistical data. The company is additionally engaged in designing and deploying pari-mutuel wagering systems for racetracks, off-track betting facilities, and various other wagering enterprises. Established in 1875, Churchill Downs Incorporated is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

Market cap$6.2B
Employees6,480
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