Dollar General revealed today it now offers fresh produce options in more than 5,000 stores across the country. This milestone indicates that the retailer has more points of produce distribution than any other U.S. mass retailer or grocer, according to Dollar General.
Stores that carry produce provide consumers with an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, onions, apples, strawberries, potatoes, sweet potatoes, lemons, limes, and salad mixes.
“We are constantly looking for ways to better serve our customers and one of our top priorities is to ensure the communities we call home have access to fresh, affordable, and convenient food options,” said Emily Taylor, EVP and chief merchandising officer at Dollar General, in a statement. “We have exceeded our goal of having 5,000 total stores with fresh produce by January 2024. We’re proud to leverage our footprint to meet the need for healthy food options in more communities than any other retailer across the U.S.”
The grocer has also invested in a partnership with Shelf Engine, an AI company providing retailers with technology to improve perishable food forecasting and ordering. The partnership will improve Dollar General’s process to optimize in-stock produce levels, helping automate the ordering process while providing customers with the freshest food possible, said the company.
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