Basic goods discount retailer Dollar General Corporation announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.045 per share, payable October 13, 2005, to common shareholders of record on September 29, 2005.
Dollar General is a Fortune 500 discount retailer with more than 7,700 neighborhood stores. It provides convenience and value to customers by offering consumable basic items that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as a selection of basic apparel, house wares and seasonal items at everyday low prices.