Dollar General calls on small businesses to join its supplier network

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee – Today, Dollar General announced its annual Call for Small Businesses, which invites U.S.-based small businesses that have not sold products to the Company within the last 18 months to learn more about opportunities to partner with one of the nation’s largest retailers.  Dollar General proudly serves customers across the country with more than 21,000 stores nationwide. 

Interested and eligible small businesses may apply online at Rangeme.com/dgsbsummit now through Monday, August 17, 2026, and selected businesses will attend virtual meetings with Dollar General’s Small Business Development (SBD) team this fall.

The Company’s 2026 Call for Small Businesses builds on a multi-year initiative to increase engagement with a variety of small businesses.

“At Dollar General, our mission of Serving Others is grounded in providing meaningful products to our customers, and we are committed to engaging with a wide variety of vendors and suppliers across the country to help us fulfill that promise,” said Bryan Wheeler, Dollar General’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. “We look forward to connecting with small businesses, learning about their offerings and exploring opportunities to collectively deliver the products our customers want and need.”

Dollar General’s Small Business Development Program provides certified vendors with, among other things: the opportunity to learn and develop through the Company’s SBD Academy; resources to support product discovery; access to services that provide funding, counseling and training; financial enablement programs; and various engagement events.

Learn more about how Dollar General supports small businesses here.