Recent Updates — DG

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by various state attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against Dollar General in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee on October 26, 2026. The plaintiffs allege violations of Section 5(a) of the FTC Act and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, as well as state consumer protection laws. The complaint seeks injunctive relief, civil penalties, and significant monetary judgment. Dollar General stated it intends to vigorously defend against these allegations but warned that an unfavorable outcome could have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial statements due to potential costs and liabilities. This follows a non-public FTC investigation initiated in early 2026 via a Civil Investigative Demand.

Dollar General announced that Executive Vice President and General Counsel Rhonda M. Taylor intends to retire from the company. Taylor will remain in her current role through December 6, 2026, before transitioning to a senior advisory position effective December 7, 2026, which she will hold through at least April 2, 2027. Kelly Collier, currently Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Business Law, will succeed Taylor as Executive Vice President and General Counsel on the same date. Dollar General operates a chain of discount retail stores in the United States and Mexico.

Dollar General Corporation reported its fiscal 2026 first quarter results and the outcomes of its annual shareholder meeting, in which directors were elected and three shareholder proposals were rejected. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share, payable on or before July 21, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 7, 2026.

Dollar General Corporation has appointed Jerry W. "JJ" Fleeman, Jr. to succeed Todd J. Vasos as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027. Mr. Fleeman's compensation package includes a $1.25 million base salary, a $500,000 signing bonus, and a $7.5 million annual new hire equity award.

Dollar General Corporation released its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year financial results and provided an outlook for fiscal 2026. Additionally, the company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share, payable on or before April 21, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 7, 2026.