GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is inviting small businesses across the United States to apply for an opportunity to become vendors or service providers for the company, which operates more than 20,000 stores across the continental U.S.
The 2025 call is open to businesses that have not sold products to Dollar General within the past 18 months and are interested in exploring new partnership opportunities. Applications will be accepted from July 1 to 21 via RangeMe.com/dgsbsummit, with virtual meetings expected to begin in late August. Selected applicants will be notified by August 1.
“We are committed to partnering with a growing network of vendors and suppliers from all backgrounds across the United States and beyond who support our efforts to provide our customers with the products they need and want at prices they can afford,” said Emily Taylor, Dollar General’s EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer. “We look forward to exploring ways in which we can collaborate to serve the millions of Americans who rely on Dollar General every day.”
This year’s initiative builds on Dollar General’s multi-year Small Business Development (SBD) Program, which supports small and diverse suppliers through education, access to funding, merchandising exposure, and ongoing engagement opportunities. Participating vendors benefit from:
- Enrollment in the DG SBD Academy
- Support for product discovery
- Connections to funding, training, and counseling services
- Participation in exclusive engagement events
Notable success stories from the SBD Program include:
- Black Paper Party: A Black-owned and women-founded company born out of a love of Black culture, Black Paper Party’s founders hope to increase access to products that uplift the Black family experience during holidays and celebrations and make special occasions inclusive for all.
- Kiss Products, Inc.: As a global leader in professional-quality beauty products and treatments, Kiss Products was founded in 1989 by John Chang, Sung Yong Chang, and Won Shik Kang, who immigrated to New York from South Korea in 1978. As the recipient of DG’s 2024 Small Business Supplier of the Year, Kiss products are available in DG stores throughout the country.
- Milo’s Tea Company: Founded in 1946, Milo’s Tea Company is a family-owned and certified women-owned business led by Tricia Wallwork, the granddaughter of the company’s founders. Milo’s tea and lemonade products are available at most DG stores across the country, and the company was awarded DG’s Small Business Supplier of the Year award in 2023 and 2025.
Through this program, Dollar General continues to expand its supplier network while reinforcing its commitment to offering affordable, accessible products that reflect the diverse communities it serves.
For more information and to apply, visit RangeMe.com/dgsbsummit. Learn more about Dollar General’s support for small businesses at www.dollargeneral.com.
