Dollar General Opens 20,000th Store

Dollar General recently celebrated the grand opening of its 20,000th store at its DG Market location in Alice, Texas.

The milestone grand opening celebrations included senior leaders and vendors. After an official ribbon cutting, customers received a complimentary tote bag with product samples from multiple vendors, as well as refreshments from one of DG’s private brands, Clover Valley.

“Today marks an incredible milestone in Dollar General’s history,” said Steve Deckard, Dollar General’s executive vice president of store operations and development. “From our first general store to today’s 20,000th store opening, our mission to serve others and help customers stretch their budget remains strong. We believe each store provides a positive impact in our hometowns through convenient access to affordable essentials, career growth opportunities for employees, and the ability for local nonprofits, schools and libraries to advance through Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants.”

Dollar General also awarded $20,000 to support educational and tutoring programs through a $10,000 donation each to Alicia Salinas Public Library and to the Boys & Girls Club of Alice. The company also provided new books to Saenz Elementary School in Alice to help instill a love of reading in students.

The retailer originated as a wholesale venture by J.L. Turner and his son, Cal Turner, Sr. The first Dollar General store opened nearly 70 years ago in Springfield, Ky., in 1955.