Hurricane closings apart, Dollar General retail sales rise
07 Oct '05
2 min read
For the 35-week period ended September 30, 2005, Dollar General total retail sales increased 12.1 percent to $5.5 billion from $4.9 billion for the 35-week period ended October 1, 2004. Same-store sales for the 35-week period increased 3.7 percent.
Retail stores operator Dollar General is a Fortune 500(R) discount retailer with 7,782 neighborhood stores as of September 30, 2005. Dollar General Stores offer convenience and value to customers by offering consumable basic items that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as a selection of basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices.