Dollar General Unveils Urban Format Store For Millennials

Now proposing to add another 900 stores in 2018, Dollar General continues to rapidly expand throughout the U.S. However, their push for a smaller more urban format is something seriously worth watching.

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January 23, 2018, 9:00 AM PST

By fieldafm

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DGX stores opened in select markets in 2017 with plans to add more in 2018. The stores provide urban shoppers with a focused selection of consumable items and instant consumption options in a compact format.

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