Dollar General’s Back-to-School Shopping Season Offers Affordable Finds

Dollar General is helping families and educators shop smarter this back-to-school season as a destination of choice for budget-friendly school and classroom essentials. From an expansive assortment of more than 70 back-to-school items priced at $1 or less to exclusive savings for educators, the Company offers shoppers value and variety.

With more than 20,000 convenient locations across 48 states, Dollar General is committed to affordability, equipping students and classrooms across the country with quality school supplies while delivering savings that matter.

“Dollar General stands ready to deliver on our commitment of everyday value to help families as they shop for back-to-school items” said Steve O’Brien, vice president, division merchandise manager. “Whether you’re a parent stocking up on supplies, a teacher preparing their classroom or a student getting ready for dorm living, we offer the essentials you need at prices that will help support a confident start to the school year.”

Teacher Discounts & Deals

• Now through Sept. 6, DG is offering 30 percent off select stationery for verified teachers.*
• DG’s “Teacher Social Media Sweepstakes” will award 20 educators with a $250 Dollar General gift card. The sweepstakes runs July 15 – Aug. 30 on DG’s Instagram.**
• To support local schools and help families simplify shopping while stretching their budgets, DG is partnering with TeachersList, a verified school supply list platform, to help ensure students are prepared to learn.

Smart Savings & Hot Buys

• • 100 percent of DG’s core back-to-school items are offered at last year’s everyday low prices – including Crayola crayons, Elmer’s glue sticks, notebooks, binders and $1 deals on folders, pencils and more – all carefully selected to deliver the best value for families this season.
  • Discover 70+ back-to-school and stationery items priced at $1 or less, including essentials like folders, notebooks and composition books.
  • Plus, find a selection of Crayola variety coloring packs for $2 and under.
  • Find fashionable and functional backpacks for just $5 each, available in several colors, patterns and designs.

• “Build the Lunchbox” and stock up on affordable snacks the kids love with deals***:
  • Sales promotions on fruity snacks including Gushers, Fruit by the Foot and Fruit Rollups two for $5 and select Dole products three for $6.
  • Special offers on family-favorite PB&J fixings, like Welch’s Jelly & Peter Pan Peanut Butter, two for $5.
  • Crunchy treats including Cheez-Its three for $6 and Keebler items two for $6.
• Shop a wide selection of national brands like Sharpie, Expo, Crayola, Elmer’s, BIC and more, alongside DG’s quality private labels including iMagine and OfficeHub.

Additional Savings

• • Customers can save the most this back-to-school season by signing up for a myDG account to access additional deals and DG Digital Coupons.
  • Take advantage of further savings with DG’s Weekly $5 off $25 deal every Saturday and planned weekday $5 off $25 deals offered in July.
  • Beyond the weekly savings ads, customers can utilize in-store product scanning through the DG app to surface available coupons and deals.