Dollar General Sees Greater-Than-Expected Growth as Higher-Income Consumers Seek Value

  • Dollar General's same-store sales increased 2.4% and its financial results exceeded internal expectations in the quarter ended May 2, as higher-income consumers came to its stores in search of value. Same-store sales grew in each of the retailer's product categories, including consumables, seasonal, home products and apparel, according to a Tuesday (June 3) earnings release.