Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General Corporation is a discount retail chain headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The company's roots go back to a business founded in 1939 in the town of Scottsville, Kentucky. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DG, and it is a member of the S&P 500 index.

The store model rests on concentrating small, easy-to-reach stores in rural areas and small towns. Shelves carry consumables, seasonal goods, home items and apparel; the consumables group covers food, cleaning and personal care products. The company also sells its own branded products. Stores are positioned to give nearby access to everyday needs. Alongside the stores, online ordering and delivery options are also offered.

Those following Dollar General stock typically track spending trends among lower-income households, growth in store numbers, shrink and inventory management, and competition with rival discount chains. On the DG page at Lzzo.com the price is shown in US dollars, and a historical price chart and technical indicators appear on the same page.