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Dollar General’s Back-to-School Shopping Season Offers Affordable Finds

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With 70+ back-to-school items priced at $1 or less � DG is helping families and educators save on back-to-school items

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is helping families and educators shop smarter this back-to-school season as a destination of choice for budget-friendly school and classroom essentials. From an expansive assortment of over 70 back-to-school items priced at $1 or less to exclusive savings for educators, the Company offers shoppers value and variety.

With 70+ back-to-school items priced at <money>$1</money> or less and an exclusive teacher discount – Dollar General is helping families and educators save on back-to-school items.

With 70+ back-to-school items priced at $1 or less and an exclusive teacher discount � Dollar General is helping families and educators save on back-to-school items.

With over 20,000 convenient locations across 48 states, Dollar General is committed to affordability, equipping students and classrooms across the country with quality school supplies while delivering savings that matter.

“Dollar General stands ready to deliver on our commitment of everyday value to help families as they shop for back-to-school items,� said Steve O’Brien, vice president, division merchandise manager. “Whether you’re a parent stocking up on supplies, a teacher preparing their classroom or a student getting ready for dorm living, we offer the essentials you need at prices that will help support a confident start to the school year.�

Teacher Discounts & Deals

  • Now through September 6, DG is offering 30% off select stationery for verified teachers.*
  • DG’s “Teacher Social Media Sweepstakesâ€� will award 20 educators with a $250 Dollar General gift card. The sweepstakes runs July 15 â€� August 30 on DG’s Instagram.**
  • To support local schools and help families simplify shopping while stretching their budgets, DG is partnering with , a verified school supply list platform, to help ensure students are prepared to learn.

Smart Savings & Hot Buys

  • 100% of DG’s core back-to-school items are offered at last year’s everyday low prices â€� including Crayola® crayons, Elmer’s® glue sticks, notebooks, binders and $1 deals on folders, pencils and more â€� all carefully selected to deliver the best value for families this season.
  • Discover 70+ back-to-school and stationery items priced at $1 or less, including essentials like folders, notebooks and composition books.
  • Plus, find a selection of Crayola® variety coloring packs for $2 and under.
  • Find fashionable and functional backpacks for just $5 each, available in several colors, patterns and designs.
  • “Build the Lunchboxâ€� and stock up on affordable snacks the kids love with deals***:
    • Sales promotions on fruity snacks including Gushersâ„�, Fruit by the Footâ„� and Fruit Rollupsâ„� 2 for $5 and select Dole® products 3 for $6.
    • Special offers on family-favorite PB&J fixings, like Welch’s® Jelly & Peter Pan® Peanut Butter, 2 for $5.
    • Crunchy treats including Cheez-Its® 3 for $6 and Keebler® items 2 for $6.
  • Shop a wide selection of national brands like Sharpie®, Expo®, Crayola®, Elmer’s®, BIC® and more, alongside DG’s quality private labels including iMagine® and OfficeHub®.

Additional Savings

  • Customers can save the most this back-to-school season by signing up for a myDG account to access additional deals and DG Digital Coupons.
  • Take advantage of further savings with DG’s Weekly $5 off $25 deal every Saturday and planned weekday $5 off $25 deals offered in July.
  • Beyond the weekly savings ads, customers can utilize in-store product scanning through the DG app to surface available coupons and deals.

*Teacher 30% off coupon should be available in the user’s DG Digital Coupon account approximately 24-48 hours after verification. Limit one use per 24-hour period, up to ten total uses during the promotional period (through September 6, 2025).
** No purchase necessary.
***Applicable dates vary. Check DG app or website for current offers.

About Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as America’s neighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar General lives its mission of Serving Others every day by providing access to affordable products and services for its customers, career opportunities for its employees, and literacy and education support for its hometown communities. As of May 2, 2025, the Company’s 20,582 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores across the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in Mexico provide everyday essentials including food, health and wellness products, cleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and beauty items, and seasonal décor from our high-quality private brands alongside many of the world’s most trusted brands such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey, J.M. Smucker, Kraft, Mars, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Unilever.

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