Retail store chain Dollar General introduces summer savings plan
In the heart of summer, several retailers are offering promotions to help customers save money. Dollar General, for instance, is implementing a 7-Days of Savings event from July 6-12, offering deep daily discounts of up to 50% on over 1,000 items storewide, including food, health and wellness products, beauty, and personal care items.
Emily Taylor, EVP and chief merchandising officer at Dollar General, stated that the company is aiming to help customers save money. As part of this event, shoppers can find BOGO FREE deals on Swim & Summer Toys running from August 24 to September 1, 2025, along with soda deals on Coca-Cola and Pepsi products around the same dates. Summer Juice Mixes are also marked down by 25% as part of new markdowns starting August 20, 2025.
Other notable promotions include a $5 off $25 purchase deal valid on August 23, 2025, which can be combined with digital coupons on various items. There are also ongoing clearance events predicted from August 29 to September 1, with discounts up to 50% on items like kitchen organizational goods such as canisters, cutting boards, and serving trays—excluding certain brand products.
Target is aiming to hold steady on back-to-school prices to provide relief and reassurance to price-weary shoppers. The retailer is launching 10,000 new products, including items starting at $1 and thousands of offerings under $20.
ALDI U.S. has lowered prices on more than 400 products, affecting nearly 25% of its selection across all stores. Shoppers can find deeper discounts on many summertime offerings, including fresh meat for grilling, pantry staples, and ALDI Finds.
Meijer has lowered prices on a variety of SKUs for summer, including 70 own-brand grocery essentials. No specific information about price cuts or new product launches from Grocery Outlet was provided in the article.
A study by NFRA reveals that consumers are increasingly interested in refrigerated foods, with nutrition, convenience, and family appeal redefining the trusted section. Dollar General's discount offers are designed to enhance affordability on items needed for additional meal prep and activities during the summer.
As of May 2, Dollar General operated 20,582 stores across the United States and Mexico. The 7-Days of Savings event at Dollar General includes discounts on food, health and wellness products, beauty, and personal care items.
Recent government data shows a trend of grocery sales going down. Dollar General is ranked No. 16 on Progressive Grocer's 2025 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America. Grocery Outlet has announced updates to its board, with 2 seasoned pros joining as members and 2 others set to retire.
For precise deals, prices, and availability, checking Dollar General's weekly ads, digital coupons, and local store markdowns is recommended.
- In the competitive retail industry, Dollar General is offering a 7-Days of Savings event, providing deep discounts on food-and-drink items, health and wellness products, beauty products, and personal care items.
- Emily Taylor, EVP and chief merchandising officer at Dollar General, revealed that the company's promotions are aimed at helping customers save money and are offering BOGO FREE deals on Swim & Summer Toys, soda deals on Coca-Cola and Pepsi products, and 25% off Summer Juice Mixes.
- Meanwhile, other retailers like Target are focusing on back-to-school prices, ALDI U.S. is lowering prices on over 400 products, and Meijer is reducing prices on a variety of SKUs for summer, particularly own-brand grocery essentials.
