GOODLETTSVILLE, TN – December 4, 2025 – Dollar General today announced plans to expand its retail footprint with the opening of 450 new stores throughout fiscal year 2026. The announcement comes as the company reports strong financial performance for the third quarter of 2025, defying a challenging retail landscape.
The company also revealed plans to remodel approximately 4,250 existing locations through ongoing programs,and relocate an additional 20 stores within the next year.
“our first priority is investing in the business, including our existing store base, and also other high-return growth opportunities such as new store expansion, remodels and other strategic initiatives,” said Dollar General CFO donny Lau during an investor call.
Dollar General reported a 2.5% increase in same-store sales and a 4.6% rise in overall net sales, reaching $10.6 billion in the third quarter. operating profit increased by 31.5% to an estimated $425.9 million during the same period.
This expansion follows a strategic restructuring earlier in 2025, which included the closure of over 140 underperforming stores, including 45 Popshelf locations – some of which were converted to traditional Dollar General stores. Despite these closures, the company has continued to grow, opening 196 new stores in the third quarter alone, exceeding its initial plan to open 575 stores throughout 2025.
dollar General’s continued growth is attributed, in part, to its value proposition and convenience, particularly in rural areas, as consumers navigate rising prices for everyday goods.
“We are especially pleased with the continued progress we are making against our key initiatives and are excited about the opportunities ahead of us at Dollar General,including the 2026 real estate growth plans we announced today,” said Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos. ”As America’s neighborhood general store in nearly 21,000 locations, we are focused on continuing to enhance our value and convenience proposition to serve both new and existing customers.”
