More than 5,000 Dollar General stores carry the top 20 produce items typically sold in traditional grocery stores, which cover approximately 80 percent of the produce categories most grocery stores traditionally provide. (Photo: Business Wire)More than 5,000 Dollar General stores carry the top 20 produce items typically sold in traditional grocery stores, which cover approximately 80 percent of the produce categories most grocery stores traditionally provide. (Photo: Business Wire)GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BU ...

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 discount chain is expanding its use of AI from solution provider Shelf Engine, which offers demand forecasting capabilities and other inventory insights, to 3,000 stores by the end of the retailer’s 2023 fiscal year in early February, Progressive Grocer reported.“Adopting Shelf Engine’s A ...

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 + Co.This initiative aligns with the growth of the global home fragrance market, which was valued at $7.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.16%, reaching $9.7 billion by 2028.“With a continued value-focused consumer, we recognize our shoppers seek savings and quality. We are proud to listen ...

Now available at DG’s approximately 20,000 locations in 48 states, the Club92 home fragrance product line includes scented candles, wax melts and reed diffusers in six truly transportive core fragrances. (Photo: Business Wire)Now available at DG’s approximately 20,000 locations in 48 states, the Club92 home fragrance product line includes scented candles, wax melts and reed diffusers in six truly transportive core fragrances. (Photo: Business Wire)GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Slatkin + Co., the g ...

The retail sector took a major hit last year as stocks across the industry plunged. High inflation and depressed consumer sentiment created the perfect storm, driving share prices lower. As we move into 2024, many retail stocks remain beaten down, trading at bargain-basement valuations. However, there are signs inflation may be cooling, and the consumer is persevering. This spells opportunity. Now could be the ideal time to grab certain retail stocks while they’re down, before the inevitable recovery.In my ...

One good way to find investment opportunities is by looking to see what the smart money is doing at any given time. When corporate insiders or activist investors take a position in a company, it’s often a sign that investors should expect favorable developments going forward.Heading into 2024, several interesting smart money stocks could pay off in spades. These are three of the top smart investment picks today.Match Group (MTCH)Source: ShutterstockMatch Group (NASDAQ:MTCH) is a tech company operating a var ...

Scott Olson/Getty Images News Introduction 2023 was a tough year for the Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) - a very tough year. At the end of 2022, DG shares were changing hands at prices close to $260. While I am writing this, sellers are willing to part ways with their shares for less than $140. What's interesting is that despite this implosion, DG shares are still up more than 550% since 2009, beating the S&P 500 by almost 100 points! Data by YCharts Despite the stock price decline, DG shares have ret ...

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced Steve Sunderland’s intent to leave the Company as its executive vice president, store operations effective January 19, 2024. Steve Deckard, the Company’s current executive vice president, growth and emerging markets, will transition to an expanded role leading store operations across Dollar General retail locations, Mi Súper Dollar General in Mexico, pOpshelf stores, and the corporate store operations teams. In addition ...

As we kick off 2024 with optimism and fresh perspectives, it’s time to look at the market and identify some prime value stocks poised for gains this year. With the economy steadily recovering, we can expect undervalued stocks to experience nice upside, as investor sentiment improves.Many companies with strong underlying businesses have fallen out of favor with the market for one reason or another. These temporarily downtrodden stocks often represent huge opportunities, as their low prices provide a margin o ...

The three major U.S. indexes are set to post 2023 gains despite high inflation weighing on discretionary spending and industry-specific challenges. The gains weren’t uniform, however, and some stocks have struggled. ...