- January 29, 2024
Dollar General is using artificial intelligence to optimize its fresh produce buying, as across the grocery industry, retailers are tapping automated solutions to improve their purchasing decisions and boost efficiency.
The ...
- January 23, 2024
As Dollar General aims to infuse a breath of fresh air into its shopping experience, it’s venturing into personalized collections, including the aromatic debut of Club92 in partnership with Slatkin ...
- January 17, 2024
We’ve started a new year, and retailers are clearing old inventory to make way for new items.
In come coupons to help move merchandise, and PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps ...
- December 30, 2023
A few years ago, many consumers focused on enhancing their beauty routines, setting up home offices, and engaging in at-home fitness activities, with companies like Mirror, Peloton and Tonal gaining ...
- December 13, 2023
After years of trade-down in grocery and discount retailers’ consequent efforts to woo consumers with their food and beverage offerings, the space has grown significantly more competitive.
Take, for instance, Canadian ...
- December 13, 2023
Coupons are helpful to most consumers, especially amid the holiday season.
PYMNTS highlights the most popular savings applications every month in the Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps, whether you’re looking for ...
- December 7, 2023
If you’re not hearing an echo this quarter in the world of retail, you might not be tuned in. The key theme this quarter has been providing customer value, and ...
- November 14, 2023
In this edition of the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps we see consistency in rankings but changes in scores. GoodRx climbs up the rankings with Groupon not far behind, whereas Flipp ...
- November 2, 2023
Ibotta, the digital marketing software firm, is reportedly gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at $2 billion or more.
To assist with the IPO, ...
- October 17, 2023
This month in the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps we have some movers and shakers — but mostly shakers. Dollar General beat out CVS Pharmacy for the top spot leaving everyone ...
- October 12, 2023
Dollar General appointed current board member and former CEO Todd Vasos as its new CEO, effective Thursday (Oct. 12).
Vasos will remain a member of the board of directors, a role he has held ...
- September 14, 2023
In the world of retail, a prominent theme revolves around optimizing savings during the shopping experience.
According to the latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps, CVS Pharmacy and Dollar General ...
- August 31, 2023
This week in grocery, Weis Markets and The Fresh Market leverage contextual commerce to drive loyalty and engagement, Dollar General looks to expand its produce selection, and Target expands its ...
- August 31, 2023
While other retailers are focusing on going smaller and leaner, Dollar General is looking to go bigger.
“I am very, very pleased with the new store returns we’re seeing, also the ...
- August 16, 2023
What’s top of mind for consumers right now is how and where to save some dollars at the register.
The most recent PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps shows that when it ...
- July 18, 2023
Dollar General says it wants to help its customers earn cash back on purchases.
The discount retailer recently debuted its DG Cash Back Program, which — via its partnership with rewards provider Ibotta — lets shoppers ...
- June 22, 2023
Who said quality had to be expensive? As the stigma around shopping at dollar stores fades and the demand for affordable alternatives and replicas increases, brands and retailers are becoming ...
- June 20, 2023
For wealthier Americans, there’s no longer a stigma attached to shopping at the dollar store.
That’s according to a report Monday (June 19) by The Wall Street Journal, which finds that ...
- June 1, 2023
The markdown of retail stocks Thursday (June 1) signals that the summer of markdowns is here.
Macy’s financial results and a host of announcements from other firms Thursday morning showed that inflation’s ...
- May 25, 2023
Grocers and other food retailers can win the spending of older consumers by offering low-cost ready-to-eat meal options.
By the Numbers
According to data from the latest edition of PYMNTS’ Connected Dining ...
- May 25, 2023
Consumers’ demand for more affordable quick meal solutions is sending them running to the freezer aisle, Dollar Tree CEO Rick Dreiling notes.
On a call with analysts Thursday (May 25) discussing the retailer’s ...
- May 13, 2023
Inflation might be cooling but it hasn’t worn off yet, especially as consumers continue to purchase products that can essentially be dubbed “in demand.” Take Olay’s new SPF 30 mineral ...
- May 12, 2023
With the newfound momentum behind retail media networks and Dollar General and Walmart reporting promising results, many brands and retailers feel compelled to take this strategy to the next level. ...
- April 23, 2023
Major remodels by the country’s top two dollar store chains signals expectations for prolonged higher food prices. As reported by FT earlier this week (Apr. 19), both Dollar Tree and ...
- April 14, 2023
Retailers are reporting good results from new retail media advertising tools offered by Meta.
A month after the company launched Managed Partner Ads Lite and local inventory ads, retailers who have ...
- April 11, 2023
If there’s anything the past few years have taught the retail industry, it’s that the ability to respond and pivot accordingly is king, all while staying true to your core ...
- April 6, 2023
While other retailers are seeking partnerships with beauty retailers to secure high-end beauty brands and attract high-income earners, Dollar General is taking a different approach by focusing on what it ...
- March 30, 2023
As inflation rates continue to rise, retailers face the relentless challenge of providing consumers with more affordable price points for products they both want and need. But instead of calling ...
- March 29, 2023
As brands, retailers and tech firms look for new ways to target ads to shoppers in a post-cookie world, retail media networks are increasingly filling that gap, with the latest ...
- March 29, 2023
Discount retailer Dollar General is putting a new emphasis on beauty products.
The company announced Wednesday it was unveiling “Beauty Reinvention,” a series of new store layouts in 300 stores that ...
- March 26, 2023
This week marks the last week before food stamp benefits return to “normal.”
At the end of March, increases to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) approved by Congress during the ...
- March 17, 2023
Retailers from major grocers to discount chains are growing their private-label offerings, courting shopper loyalty.
Grocery giant Albertsons Companies, for its part, announced Thursday (March 16) the relaunch of its Open ...
- March 17, 2023
During challenging economic times, Dollar General continues to resonate with customers who are looking for value and convenience.
During its latest earnings report Thursday (March 16), the discount retailer credited ...
- February 23, 2023
Dollar General said a December storm kept it from meeting its expected financial results.
The retailer said in a Thursday (Feb. 23) press release that its same-store sales increased 5.7% in ...
- February 8, 2023
CVS says it will acquire primary care provider Oak Street Health for $10.6 billion.
The pharmacy giant announced the purchase Wednesday (Feb. 8) morning, marking the latest step in CVS’ campaign ...
- February 7, 2023
CVS is reportedly nearing a $10.5 billion deal to acquire Oak Street Health.
The purchase could be announced as early as this week, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Feb. 7), ...
- February 5, 2023
As food costs rise, consumers are turning to dollar stores to buy groceries.
More than 20% of consumers purchase their groceries at stores such as Dollar Tree and Dollar General, CNBC ...
- January 31, 2023
Dollar General President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) John Garratt is to retire June 2.
The discount variety store chain said in a Monday (Jan. 30) press release that it is ...
- January 24, 2023
Amazon is offering Prime members discounted prescription drugs, its latest venture into the healthcare sector.
Announced Tuesday (Jan. 24), the company’s RxPass provides patients that use the Amazon Pharmacy access to ...
- January 23, 2023
Retail healthcare is reaching deeper into rural America as Dollar General tests the waters in offering affordable care.
“We’re excited to pilot new mobile health clinics with services provided by DocGo ...
