Dollar General

dollargeneral.com · Goodlettsville, United States of America

Dollar General is a U.S.-based discount retailer operating a chain of small-box stores that sell low-priced consumables, household goods, seasonal items, and basic apparel, primarily serving value-conscious consumers in rural and small-town communities. The company generates revenue through in-store sales across its owned and leased retail locations and related private-label offerings.

Revenue
$39.0B
Employees
170,000
Founded
1939
Headquarters
Goodlettsville, United States of America

What 5 Arbolus experts think of Dollar General

NPS distribution is strongly positive, with all expert scores at or above 7 and several at 9+. Renewal intent is consistently high among retail users; all experts report ongoing, habitual use with few signals of switching. Stickiness is substantial, with 50% using the service for more than a year and others adopting within the past year. Key feedback themes include praise for Dollar General’s price advantage, convenience, and accessibility, offset by minor consistency and selection complaints.Overall Customer Sentiment: Positive

Who reviewed Dollar General

Total customers 5 5 current · 0 former
Reviews growth +4 in six months
Seniority of respondents
  • C-Suite 80% (4)
  • Manager 20% (1)
Operations Manager C-Suite NPS 10
Revenue Manager C-Suite NPS 9
Operations Manager C-Suite NPS 7

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Sentiment

60 Net Promoter Score, from 5 scored reviews
  • Promoters 3
  • Passives 2
  • Detractors 0

Cumulative NPS by month

-1 over 5 months
  • Feb 10
  • Jun 8
  • Jul 9
  • Aug 9
  • Sep 9

Net Promoter Score across 1 reviews, accumulated up to each month. Category median 60 across 1 companies.

Praised

  • Convenient Proximity
  • Simplicity and Quick Shopping
  • Consistently Low Prices
  • Fresh Category Expansion

Criticised

  • Price Erosion Risk
  • AI and Delivery Displacement
  • Competitive Stock and Selection
  • Stock Inconsistency

What customers say

Convenient Proximity
“The stores are located close to where I live and work, so I save time and can easily access what I need.”
Simplicity and Quick Shopping
“Dollar General has everything laid out simply, allowing quick trips to get essentials without the hassle of large supermarkets.”
Consistently Low Prices
“Dollar General always offers fair pricing which allows me to better manage my monthly budget on essential goods.”

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