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.
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.
FULL STORY: Dollar General investing in cities with DGX concept
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