US discount retailer announces two major changes including store overhaul

• Dollar General is introducing a new store format designed to encourage customers to browse and "treasure hunt" before making a purchase.
• The redesigned layout, which was tested in remodeled stores last year, aims to be more open and inviting, leading to increased sales and lower manager turnover.
• “We have reimagined our traditional store format by creating a new layout in response to what customers have told us they want from their shopping trip,” Emily Taylor, chief operating officer, said during an earnings call.
• The dollar store chain also plans to pilot a new subscription program as part of its loyalty efforts, though details of the offering were not specified.
• The company intends to open 450 new stores in 2026, primarily in rural areas, adding to its existing network of over 20,000 locations across the US.

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Dollar Store to introduce new layout - one that will have treasure hunters buzzing