Dollar General Prepares Students and Teachers for Back-to-School Season with Deals and Savings

Make your return to the classroom affordable with 100+ back-to-school items priced at $1 or less; 30% discount for educators

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As students, parents and teachers prepare for back-to-school season, Dollar General serves as a one-stop-shop, offering a wide array of school essentials while prioritizing quality and affordability. With more than 20,000 locations in 48 states, DG has an expansive selection of back-to-school items to meet its customers’ needs plus special deals and savings to set students and teachers up for success as they prepare to return to the classroom.

“Back-to-school shopping can be stressful for many consumers, especially in this challenging economy. More than ever, our customers are looking for affordability to help them stay within budget, and convenience to save them time,” said Shareeka Meadows, vice president, division merchandise manager, stationery and apparel at Dollar General. “We are pleased to offer great everyday values, including more than 100 school supply products priced at $1 or less, plus DG Digital Coupons.”

Teacher 30% Off Discounts

• Now through September 6, Dollar General is offering a 30 percent discount on school supplies for verified teachers.*
• To qualify for the bonus savings, and find a little inspiration for the year ahead, register and complete the verification process at DG’s Teacher’s Central.

Top Budget-Friendly Products

• $1 and less school supplies such as notebooks, pencils, glue sticks and folders; and a selection of Crayola® variety coloring packs for $3 and under
• Value-priced backpacks for only $5 each
• Trending back-to-school products like decorative “First Day of School” signs; fun clog sandals and charms
• Wide array of trusted national brands such as Crayola®, BIC®, Elmer’s®, and others, alongside DG’s exclusive private labels like iMagine and Office Hub with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee

Additional Store Savings

• Customers can maximize their savings with a single redemption DG Digital Coupon offering of $2 off any qualifying school supplies purchase of $10 or more select dates in July and August.
• This and more offers are available through DG Digital Coupons online and in the myDG App where customers may load coupons and rewards on an easy-to-use platform and redeem them at checkout.
• Beyond the Dollar General weekly savings ads, customers can utilize in-store scanning through the app to access pricing information and 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 up to ten uses during the promotional period (through September 6, 2024). Coupon may not be stacked with $2 off school supply purchase. $2 off $10 DG Digital Coupon is valid for one-time use 7/6/24 – 7/26/24 and again 8/17/24 – 8/30/24.

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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 3, 2024, the Company’s 20,149 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.