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Dollar General lifts guidance after 3.5% sales rise

8/28/2026

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  • Dollar General reported comparable-store sales rose 3.5% in the latest quarter and lifted its annual guidance.
  • Store traffic increased for the fifth straight quarter, up 2% year over year.
  • The Value Valley section posted over 16% comparable sales growth, prompting expansion to more than 9,000 stores.
  • CEO Todd Vasos said volatile fuel prices are driving shoppers to prioritize value and affordability.