Dollar General closing 96 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Dollar General is set to close 96 stores across the United States. The announcement highlights a new phase in the company's efforts to improve operations. CEO Todd Vasos stated that this move is part of their "Back to Basics" strategy. The decision to close these locations comes from evaluating store performance. The company aims to enhance its service to customers and communities. While the closures represent less than one percent of Dollar General's total stores, it reflects a strategic shift. In addition to Dollar General stores, 45 pOpshelf locations will also close. pOpshelf, a subsidiary of Dollar General, offers affordable household items and seasonal goods. Dollar General has more than 20,000 stores in 48 states. The specific locations that will close have not yet been revealed. This move follows a broader trend of retail chains reducing their footprints in 2025.