Dollar General says it closed almost 100 stores in the fourth quarter but its sales actually went up—and Wall Street is loving it

Date Published: March 14, 2025

Section: In the Media

Areas of Expertise: Consumer Behavior Operations & Supply Chain Management Retail

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Columbia Business School's Prof. Nicole DeHoratius explains in Fortune how Dollar General's sales growth amid store closures reflects consumers seeking value during economic uncertainty and inflation pressures.

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Nicole DeHoratius

Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business: Decision, Risk, and Operations Division

Dollar General says it closed almost 100 stores in the fourth quarter but its sales actually went up—and Wall Street is loving it

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