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Dollar General Corp. plans to add 900 stores nationwide this year, continuing its march across America, primarily in rural areas.
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Dollar General On March In ArkansasLock Icon

Arkansas may be known for Walmart, but Dollar General has it outnumbered. read more >

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Prairie Grove’s 14,000-SF Walmart Express was one of the 154 stores across the country that Wal-Mart closed last month.  The Bentonville retailer closed  all of its 102 Express stores.
Business Services / Government & Politics / Investments

Cities in Arkansas Scrambling to Fill Vacant Walmart Locations

Since Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced last month it was closing 154 stores in the United States, Gentry Mayor Kevin Johnston has been on the phone and sending emails trying to attract a grocery store to the Benton County town. read more >

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