Dollar General execs see growth boost in COVID consolidation

COVID-19’s upheaval of much of brick-and-mortar retail looks set to provide the most valuable company in Middle Tennessee with more chances to grow its footprint across the country.

Speaking to analysts and investors on the heels of his team’s second-quarter earnings report — which was headlined by same-store sales growth of nearly 19 percent and a four-point pop in operating margins — Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said the closures of retailers across the country is opening up real estate the Goodlettsville-based discounter might consider for expansion.