Dollar General can now say it has a presence across the continental United States as it recently entered its 48th state. The discount retail chain will be opening its first store in Montana this fall as part of its market expansion plan.
“Breaking ground on each new Dollar General is meaningful as it signifies upcoming affordable access to quality goods to customers, new jobs and career growth opportunities to employees, grant availability to local organizations improving residents’ education through the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, and tax revenue for municipalities. Announcing plans for Montana has an extra element of excitement at Dollar General because our expansion in the Treasure State will complete our presence throughout the lower 48,” shared Steve Deckard, Executive Vice President of Growth and Emerging Markets. “We look forward to celebrating our first Montana grand opening in the coming months and to serve new customers, employees, and communities soon.”
Two locations are currently under construction in Columbia Falls (Flathead County) and Eureka (Lincoln County). Dollar General plans to evaluate additional areas in the state to add locations and serve new customers, according to a press release, with the belief that each new store represents a positive economic impact in the communities it serves. For this reason, the retailer takes several factors into consideration when opening new stores, including how it can best serve its customers.
This strategic geographical expansion shortly follows DG’s first international store opening, when the chain announced its entry in Mexico.
Check out the full release here.
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