Retailer hiring hundreds for jobs in Rhode Island
Posted on January 16, 2011
Dollar General has announced it will be hiring several people for jobs in Rhode Island.
Building on its plans to open 625 new stores in fiscal 2011, Dollar General Corp. today announced that it plans to create 6,000 new jobs. The new stores and jobs will be spread among Dollar Generals existing 35-state operating area as well as three new states: Connecticut, Nevada and New Hampshire.
Bringing our store model of convenience and value to more people in more states is an exciting opportunity for us, said Rick Dreiling, Dollar Generals chairman and CEO. We believe the new communities and states we are entering will benefit from the new jobs, shopping choices and dedication to community found at Dollar General.
By expanding its presence in new suburban, rural and metropolitan markets, Dollar General will be bringing more than 6,000 new jobs to local communities. The anticipated jobs follow two years of positive job growth for the company. From 2009 2011, the company will have created more than 15,000 new jobs.
In addition to 625 new stores, the company plans to remodel or relocate 550 stores.
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 70 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day!(R) by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, house wares and seasonal items at low everyday prices in convenient neighborhood locations. With more than 9,200 stores in 35 states, Dollar General has more retail locations than any retailer in America. In addition to high quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from America’s most-trusted manufacturers such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, Kellogg’s, General Mills, Nabisco, Hanes, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com.
