In a move that takes its presence to 47 states, Dollar General has announced that it plans to expand into Idaho, with a store in Athol, currently scheduled to open by spring 2022.
As of July 2021, Dollar General noted, it had more than 17,600 stores in operation so that about 75% of the population across the United States resides within five miles of a Dollar General store. The Athol store will carry the current Dollar General product assortment including housewares, health and beauty products, home cleaning supplies, stationery, seasonal items plus a wide range of food items.
“Dollar General is committed to helping customers save time and money on everyday essentials, and we look forward to bringing our convenience and value to Idaho shoppers,” said Dan Nieser, Dollar General’s svp/real estate and store development, in announcing the expansion milestone. “In addition to providing affordable access to Idahoans, we are equally excited to create new career opportunities for local residents. We look forward to welcoming new customers into our first Idaho store when the project is completed early next year and to continue serving customers and communities through our mission of Serving Others.”
