Dollar General Closes 200 Stores: Full List of Affected Locations

Dollar General Corporation announced Monday that it will close 200 stores across 18 states as part of a strategic restructuring aimed at improving profitability. The closures, which represent about 1 percent of the company's nearly 20,000 locations nationwide, will be completed by the end of April 2026. Liquidation sales are already underway at most affected locations.

Which States Are Affected

The closures are concentrated in states where Dollar General has the highest store density and where multiple locations serve overlapping customer bases. The states with the most closures are Texas (28 stores), Florida (22 stores), Georgia (18 stores), North Carolina (16 stores), Tennessee (15 stores), Alabama (14 stores), Ohio (13 stores), and Mississippi (12 stores). Smaller numbers of closures are occurring in South Carolina, Louisiana, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Michigan.

Why These Stores Are Closing

Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said in a statement that the closures target stores that have consistently underperformed financial benchmarks despite operational improvements. Many of the affected locations were opened during the company's aggressive expansion between 2019 and 2023, when Dollar General was adding over 1,000 new stores per year.

The rapid expansion led to situations where multiple Dollar General locations were serving the same customer base within a few miles of each other. In some rural areas, three Dollar General stores exist within a 10-mile radius, cannibalizing each other's sales. The closures are intended to consolidate foot traffic into fewer, more profitable locations.

Impact on Shoppers

For customers of closing stores, the nearest remaining Dollar General location is on average 3.2 miles away, according to company data. In rural areas where Dollar General may be the primary shopping option, the distance to the next nearest store could be significantly greater.

All gift cards and DG coupons will continue to be honored at any remaining Dollar General location. Items purchased at closing stores can be returned to any open Dollar General store within the standard 30-day return window. DG rewards points are tied to customer accounts and are not affected by store closures.

Liquidation Sales

Closing stores are currently running liquidation sales with discounts of 25 to 50 percent off regular prices. Discounts are expected to increase to 70 to 90 percent in the final week before closure. However, selection becomes increasingly limited as the best deals are snapped up early.

Liquidation sales at Dollar General tend to offer genuine savings on household essentials, cleaning supplies, and shelf-stable food items. Electronics, seasonal items, and brand-name health and beauty products tend to sell out first.

How to Find the Full List

Dollar General has not published a single comprehensive list of all closing stores. However, you can check whether your local store is affected in several ways. The Dollar General app and website now display "closing" banners on affected store pages. You can also call your local store directly or check for liquidation signage in the windows.

Third-party sites including DollarGeneralClosings.com and local news outlets are tracking confirmed closures by state. We recommend checking these sources if you rely on a specific Dollar General location for regular shopping.

What This Means for Dollar Store Shoppers

The closures come at a time when dollar stores face increasing competition from Walmart, which has expanded its grocery selection and lowered prices on thousands of items. Dollar General has also faced criticism over store conditions, staffing levels, and product quality in recent years.

For shoppers in affected areas, alternatives include Dollar Tree (which also sells items above $1.25 now), Family Dollar, Walmart, and local grocery stores. Many of these competitors have been expanding in the same rural and suburban markets where Dollar General is pulling back.

Employee Impact

Approximately 2,400 employees are affected by the closures. Dollar General says it is offering transfer opportunities to nearby locations for all affected workers and providing severance packages to those who cannot transfer. The company also noted that it continues to hire at its remaining locations and distribution centers.