Dollar General Launches 2025 Small Business Vendor Call to Expand Supplier Partnerships
Dollar General has officially opened its 2025 Small Business Vendor Call, inviting companies that have not sold to the retailer in the past 18 months to explore potential partnership opportunities. The initiative is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to grow its supplier network and provide customers with affordable, high-quality products. With more than 20,000 stores across the continental United States, Dollar General is seeking to connect with diverse vendors and service providers eager to contribute to its nationwide operations.
Application Details and Key Dates
Interested businesses can submit applications via Rangeme.com/dgsbsummit from July 1–21, 2025. Selected applicants will be invited to participate in virtual meetings with leaders from Dollar General’s Small Business Development (SBD) Program and merchandising teams. Notification emails with meeting dates and times will be sent out by August 1, 2025, and meetings are expected to begin in late August.
A Commitment to Inclusive Partnerships
“We are committed to partnering with a growing network of vendors and suppliers from all backgrounds across the United States and beyond,” said Emily Taylor, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Dollar General. “We look forward to exploring ways to collaborate and serve the millions of Americans who rely on Dollar General every day.”
This vendor outreach effort is part of Dollar General’s multi-year strategy to increase engagement with small businesses and expand opportunities for diverse and innovative partners.
What the SBD Program Offers
Dollar General’s Small Business Development Program supports certified vendors and suppliers with access to:
- The SBD Academy for learning and development
- Product discovery resources
- Services offering funding, business counseling, and training
- Financial enablement tools
- Networking and engagement events
Success Stories from the Program
The impact of the SBD Program can be seen through the success of several small businesses, including:
- Black Paper Party: A Black-owned, women-founded brand focused on creating inclusive holiday and celebration products that reflect and celebrate Black culture.
- Kiss Products, Inc.: A global beauty brand founded by South Korean immigrants, awarded Dollar General’s 2024 Small Business Supplier of the Year.
- Milo’s Tea Company: A family- and women-owned beverage company with a legacy dating back to 1946. Milo’s has earned the Small Business Supplier of the Year award in both 2023 and 2025.
Dollar General continues to champion small businesses, helping them scale and reach new markets through strategic collaboration and supplier development.
About Dollar General Corporation
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as America’s neighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar General lives its mission of Serving Others every day by providing access to affordable products and services for its customers, career opportunities for its employees, and literacy and education support for its hometown communities. As of May 2, 2025, the Company’s 20,582 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores across the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in Mexico provide everyday essentials including food, health and wellness products, cleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and beauty items, and seasonal décor from our high-quality private brands alongside many of the world’s most trusted brands such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey, J.M. Smucker, Kraft, Mars, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Unilever.
