"Stonie was one of the founding architects of the current Dollar General model.
He played a critical role in the last 15 years in this company's successful growth and evolution.
Dollar General will miss his contributions, but they are happy he has agreed to stay through October of next year."
Dollar General is a Fortune 500 discount retailer with 7,821 neighborhood stores as of October 28, 2005.
Dollar General stores offer 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.
Dollar General Corporation