Dollar General Boosts Q1 Sales with 80% Store Delivery in One Hour
DG•Dollar General is delivering over 80% of orders within one hour, with 40% under 30 minutes, driving delivery sales that contributed 70 basis points to Q1’s 2% comparable-sales growth. The retailer has expanded MyDG from a 75-store pilot to 18,000 locations and plans a delivery subscription pilot later this year.
1. Rapid Delivery Execution
Dollar General delivers over 80% of online orders within one hour and 40% in under 30 minutes, leveraging store proximity to boost convenience and attract larger basket sizes compared with in-store transactions.
2. Contribution to Comparable Sales
Delivery channels accounted for approximately 70 basis points of the 2% comparable sales growth in the first quarter, underscoring the profitable nature of same-day fulfillment.
3. Store Network Expansion and Subscription Pilot
The MyDG Delivery program grew from a 75-store pilot in 2024 to 18,000 stores by the end of Q1, and the company plans to launch a delivery subscription pilot later this year, bundling exclusive benefits and targeted offers.
