Dollar General announced today it has completed the purchase of the former Wal-Mart Express location at 605 Orchard Drive in Hillsboro.
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The acquisitions are part of a larger move made by Dollar General to buy former Walmart Express stores across the USA, the company said. A store in Arkansas will be the only completely new Dollar General. The average Dollar General is about 9,100 square feet, while the former Wal-Mart stores are about 12,000 square feet.
The retailer plans to relocate many existing stores to the slightly larger locations, adding fresh produce and meat to shelves, the company said in a news release.
The company aims to open Dollar General stores at the sites before October. “We look forward to the opportunity to better serve our customers in these communities by continuing to provide the convenience and value they expect from Dollar General”, CEO of Dollar General Todd Vasos said.
Small dollar stores like Dollar General are usually located closer to residential areas than the typical Wal-Mart and sell everyday staples in smaller sizes to hit lower prices.
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