Dollar General Appoints Jerry Fleeman Jr CEO, Sees Net Income Jump 34%
Jerry Fleeman Jr, current Ahold Delhaize USA CEO, will take the helm at Dollar General on January 1, 2027, succeeding Todd Vasos. For the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026, net sales rose 5.2% to $42.72 billion and net income increased 34.4% to $1.51 billion.
1. CEO Transition Details
Dollar General has announced that Jerry Fleeman Jr will become CEO on January 1, 2027, replacing current chief Todd Vasos. Vasos will remain in the CEO position until the handover, then serve as senior adviser through April 2, 2027, and continue as a board member.
2. Fleeman Jr’s Professional Background
Fleeman Jr brings over 35 years of experience with Ahold Delhaize’s U.S. grocery banners, including Food Lion and Stop & Shop. His roles have spanned strategy, operations, marketing, merchandising and store portfolio management, culminating in his tenure as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA.
3. Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights and Outlook
For the year ended January 30, 2026, Dollar General’s net sales climbed 5.2% to $42.72 billion, with same-store sales up 3% driven by a 1.6% traffic increase and 1.4% higher transaction values. Operating profit rose 28.6% to $2.20 billion, net income grew 34.4% to $1.51 billion, and diluted EPS reached $6.85. The company projects fiscal 2026 net sales growth of 3.7%–4.2% and same-store sales up 2.2%–2.7%.