Dollar General Looks for Big Growth This Year

When the economy took a downward turn, consumers began shopping in dollar stores in greater numbers than ever before. Now, as the economy begins to improve, many chains are looking to solidify past gains and create new opportunities for growth with an aggressive real estate push.

Last year, Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General opened 500 new stores and added 4,000 jobs. This year, the chain is looking to expand its existing 8,800 store base by another 600 units while adding 5,000 new jobs in the process.

Dollar General continues to hire great talent, said Bob Ravener, Dollar General s senior vice president and chief people officer, in a press release. We have exciting plans for 2010, which include expanding our work force in many suburban, rural and urban communities. We are aggressively recruiting job seekers who share a commitment to serving others and maintaining Dollar General's leadership as a destination for value.