Dollar General Provides Affordable Holiday Options for

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN --(Marketwired - December 18, 2015) - With only seven shopping days remaining this holiday season, Dollar General ( NYSE : DG ) continues to deliver everyday low prices and incredible savings for last-minute shoppers. From gifts and stocking stuffers to necessities to make delicious holiday treats, more than 12,300 Dollar General locations have customers covered on all fronts!

"Last-minute shoppers can take advantage of great savings on toys, electronics, apparel, décor, food and more to make this the brightest season yet," said Jim Thorpe, Dollar General's executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. "We are committed to helping customers stretch their budgets with exclusive online savings and in-store specials as we conclude the holiday season."

E-Commerce Online Discounts Dollar General is excited to announce special online savings on December 18 and 25. On December 18, customers can receive free shipping, up to a $15 shipping credit, on all orders with no minimum order value by using the promotional code of FREESLEIGH15.

While Dollar General stores are closed on Christmas Day, customers can still take advantage of amazing savings on December 25 at www.dollargeneral.com where the entire site will be 15 percent off with promotional code CHRISTMAS15.

Holiday Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

Toy Discount The big gifts don't have to cost a small fortune. Make sure to check out our exciting holiday and toy deal of an immediate 25% discount off any $75 or more in qualifying toy purchases. Dollar General offers variety of popular movie brands and character merchandise including popular Star Wars™, Frozen™, Monster High™, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ and My Little Pony® Equestria™ merchandise. Dollar General carries a large selection of licensed products from top name brands including Mattel®, Fisher Price®, Hasbro®, Disney®, Nickelodeon®, Marvel® and more. 

Stocking Stuffers Don't forget the stocking stuffers! With nearly limitless possibilities, consider fun items like lip gloss, hand cream and travel-sized toiletries for those on the go. Other options include the season's best candy including candy canes and chocolates, small toys and mini coloring sets or add in little everyday items like gloves or a pair of patterned fuzzy socks. In fact, many items are priced at $1 or less. The stocking is a fun part of the holiday tradition that doesn't have to drain the budget.

Last Minute Gifts Look to Dollar General for the kids' teachers, the neighborhood mail carrier, a favorite hairdresser and office co-workers. Make a big impact with Starbucks®, Apple® or other gift cards by dressing it up with a festive $0.50 holiday greeting card. Homemade treats can also be easily made using $1 canning jars, $1 personalized labels and tasty cookie mixes.

Baking Needs Look to your local Dollar General for all your baking needs including milk, eggs, flour, chocolate chips, cake mixes and SO much more! With America's favorite and most-trusted brands and Dollar General's 100% satisfaction-guaranteed private brands, this holiday is poised to be the sweetest one yet.

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About Dollar General Corporation Dollar General Corporation ( NYSE : DG ) has been delivering value to shoppers for over 75 years through its mission of Serving Others . Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day!® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at low everyday prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General operates 12,396 stores in 43 states as of October 30, 2015. In addition to high quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from America's most-trusted manufacturers such as Clorox, Energizer, Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever, Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg's, General Mills, and PepsiCo. For more information on Dollar General, please visit www.dollargeneral.com .

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