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Dollar General earns a 1.2-star rating from 12 reviews and 3863 complaints, indicating that most bargain shoppers are dissatisfied with their purchases.

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2:55 pm UTC

Dollar General manger

I went to the dollar general in summer shade ky store 11626 and the manger briana gray is always out side smoking right by the door and I have also notes that her and the employee travis has something going on hes always blowing kisses and I have seen him smack her butt and I don't think that should be going on in a work place. I also know that on jan 11 at around 945 that night she had to a guy in the bathroom and was in there with him for a while I don't think that sex should be going on at a work place just look at the cameras and your get all the info on this if you all think I'm wrong I think that store need new management and it needs new employees to if that's how they are going to act in a work place.

thanks again

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2:58 pm UTC

Dollar General store disarray, looks awful!

This store is in total disarray, I'm so embarrassed to for our small town. I would like to know where the store manager is? Who would let a brand new store get like this, it's obvious the manager of the store is clearly not doing there job. I went back today thinking I was over charged, I talked to one of the girls that worked there and she showed me the sign for the sale items, but you can't tell because of products not being put in the right space, there are toys on the floor, some shelves empty, others with stuff all over the place. I would love to take pictures and send them to your corporate office, this store is about a year old, it's embarrassing, not going back until someone cleans it up and much needed organization is done. I'm not the only person in our small town that is complaining! Not Good. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

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9:02 am UTC

Dollar General unethical behavior/poor management

2/11/17 complaint on store manager name tag said (david)very unprofessional an rude.Grand opening in lerona, wv .They were giving out 50 10$ gift cards, but when arrived no one was giving them out, i had to ask assistant manage for them an the manager had them behind the counter with him at the register an no one was getting them like he was keeping for himself or others that he wanted to have them.The assistant manager ask him about it he didnt seem very happy about giving me one an im sure others in line ask for them too cause they didnt have one either.It ust seems like the assistant manager should be managing the store, he was very greeting an helpful to all, but not the manager.The cashier was very greeting too.

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9:04 pm UTC
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Dollar General manager does not care and will not help anyone

You need to hire a new manager at Medicine Lodge, Kansas store
she just walks around with a frown on her face and will not help
anyone if line is long to check out she does not care-also need to hire GOOD cashiers some do not even know how to check anyone out lines are always way too long and shelves not stocked Please hire a New Manager everyone in town complaining about her

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3:51 pm UTC

Dollar General manager

A manager at your 14th street location named pat used the n word and obscene language on the phone while in her "office" several people overheard her conversation and walked out. I shop here regularly and this is the 3rd time she has acted unprofessional while on her phone yelling and cursing I sincerely hope you take action or I will bring her racist language to the attention of the local naacp and have the news involved.

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11:49 am UTC

Dollar General manager

Once again I go to the dollar general and the "manager" is outside smoking. And within five feet of the door as usual. Every time we go here I have to bring my son inhaler because the manager is always outside smoking. I don't know how it seems like anytime we go she is outside. It's either a coincidence or she smokes a while lot. Most companies only give smoke breaks at lunch unless the person is working many hours. I never see the other workers outside much and it seems like if they are it's their lunch and they are sitting in the bench outside. But you can tell this woman is just running outside to smoke so she stays close to the door. But this is the example she is setting for the other employees and it doesn't seem very professional. The customer service is not what it used to be. Last time this woman rang me up she was on the store phone takking to either her husband or boyfriend it sounded like. You could most definitely tell it was not a business call. Managers should for one be held at a higher standard than regular employees and two how can she tell her employees to follow company rules if she doesn't do the same? But back to the main problem. My son should not have to take his inhaler with him to go to the store because we have to walk through a cloud of smoke to go inside. I think we will start going to the store up the road because this one is just not professional anymore.

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10:10 pm UTC

Dollar General cashier, jessica

I went to the DG and had a coupon for $5 off $5.01 purchase. As I was there, I noticed that the other cashier, Jessica, was waiting on a customer with buggies of Tide. As she was checking this person out, I noticed she was only paying about 18 cents per transaction. Later discovered that the girl she was checking out was her girlfriend, Abby. I found this to be an ethics issue since she shouldn't have been waiting on her at all. Also, found it disturbing that she told me I wasn't allowed to do another transaction and use my digital coupon, since she was clearly allowing her girlfriend to do numerous transactions.
I feel as though this kind of behavior is and could lead to other issues with the products in your store.

Store #17120
Staffordsville, KY 41256
2017-02-04. 15:45:13. [protected]

I've included the store # and time of my transaction so you will know exactly when to go back on your cameras to see what was going on.

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2:10 pm UTC
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Dollar General trashy, tall weeds, nasty.

Taco Bell side of intersection is mowed and weed free and landscaping is wonderful, Dollar General side looks terrible. Don't even want to enter your store because the grounds look like a dump. Not kept mowed and weeds taller than I am. There is trash dumped all over the General Dollar store intersection. Why would you want your store grounds to look this way? This is a brand new store and is nice inside. I am so disappointed how the grounds look like a dump. Hooray for Taco Bell grounds and care of their side of the intersection.! Thank you.

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11:22 am UTC

Dollar General pepsi products on sale

Sat. Jan.28, 2017 @11:13:21 I went to Dollar General #03596 Hwy.80 Pooler, GA.
I went to this store because the Pepsi products were on sale 3 6pks. Or 12pks of the products. No where on the add did it say that you could not mix the cans / bottles. I purchased 4 6pks. of diet mountain dew, 1 12pk of Pepsi wild cherry and 1 12pk of mountain dew code red believing that because I had bought 2 combinations of Pepsi products that I was eligible for the discount. The only reason that I did not buy all diet mountain dew bottles was because they were not available. The receipt number is as follows; 899405564214839610721963419919924317231162. I went back to this same store on Tuesday 1/31/2017 @ 10:51:15. When I inquired about the error I was informed that it didn't qualify because of the way the registers are programmed. I was treated as if I was insignificant and not able to read. If the registers can't be programmed to match the advertisement then the add needs to be changed. When I mentioned that I had spent my working life in customer service and we were always trained to work with the customer and try to come to an agreeable solution. Not only was that not done, I was even yelled at by a customer. I could deal with the loss of the money after all it was .16 for the difference in one item, .67 on another and the last was $1.32 as well as the difference in tax. I object to the way I was treated, I don't believe that is what customer service is all about. I was informed that I should consider the possibility of taking action against the company legally. But I felt that informing the company and waiting to find out how you respond to my complaint. I will appreciate a response as well as an adequate outcome.

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CalmYourTits
Scottdale, US
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Mar 24, 2017 11:23 pm UTC

You can mix and match pepsi and mt. dew. The problem was the fact that you got Mt. Dew Code Red. Check there to see if it is a different price than the normal and diet dew packs--should be around $4 while the others are about $4.70 give or take. If so, then that's why. Code Red doesn't apply to those sales, neither does voltage. Though I believe that has more to do with the contract pepsi has with DG than anything else. Sadly not much employees can do other than price overriding that side of the sale.

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Anom82
Winston-Salem, US
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Feb 05, 2017 4:59 pm UTC

can you show a pic of your receipt?

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3:35 pm UTC
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Dollar General customer service

Reviewing complaints against your store I believe customer
Service on top followed by rude employees
And employees need training
My complaint covers all three. Yesterday I went to our sore here in Corpus Christi Texas#10665. Made purchase, took items and 2 hours later realized I did not have my complete purchase, missed 2 rolls of paper towels, I went back with my receipt, expecting courtesy, not a chance my paper towels were not there, cashier rude, not helpful, I ended up purchasing additional towels, price was minimal $1 each, but I strongly feel it was the principle of this situation, the terrible attitude of these clerks. I shop there frequently, and when ever there is a problem, I always receive this unprofessional rude attitude.
They seem not to check if customer has all their packages. During holidays I ended with 2 bags of Xmas lights that I did not purchase, i took them back, now I wonder where they ended up?
Is there anything that can be done regarding rude, not helpful employees at your stores? Perhaps I jus need to stop shopping there.

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6:31 pm UTC

Dollar General customer service/store cleanliness/manager incompetence

Store #07111 on January 29, 2017 I went into the store and noticed an extremely long line (from one end of the store to the other). I proceeded to shop and found several empty packages on the shelves, the floors were filthy there was trash laying on the floor. I asked for a bathroom key so I could use the restroom and that was a mistake as there was water on the floor a mop bucket in one stall with a molded towel laying next to it no paper towels or any way to dry ones hands. I shopped for about an hour and the line was still long so I got in line and waited for 20 minutes (no kidding) an employee came up from the back twice but did not help the manager also can up as the cashier called for help twice that I heard and told her he was busy finishing the truck and he still had to count down another drawer before he could help her. Now I have worked retail for about 15 years and it has been my experience as a manager that you hold off on putting out the merchandise until a slower time and take care of customers first. While I waited at least 5 potential customers walked in looked at the line and turned around and walked out. Lost business. I used to shop at this store for many years before moving away needless to say I was very upset to see this store go so far downhill and in such disrepair. This is the only store in this area one would think they would take more time in keeping it up as business is not lacking and could be better with a little effort.

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Cwible
Pittsburgh, US
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Jan 29, 2017 5:52 pm UTC

Store located on main street in Waynesboro, PA 17268. I shopped in this store on Sunday 1/29/17 2 approximate 1:15pm. The person who checked me out was one of rudest employees that I've come across in a dollar general. I ask her to put the doll that I bought my granddaughter in a separate bag so she could carry it and you would have thought I ask her to carry it to the car. She rolled her eyes at and sighed at me. What happen to customer service. Its no wonder people don't want to shop in your store. She needs replaced by someone who wants to work and has a personalty. I will never enter that store I will go to the store on Buchanan trail where they are friendlier. She's a disgrace to your store

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7:40 am UTC
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Dollar General employees not properly trained.

My daughter and I went into #09671 around 7:45pm there was a line at register when we entered store. We picked up 14 items /multiples got in a long line of about 16. I looked over store for another clerk. 1 came out of break room to front registers we all sighed then she went outside for a smoke break. Get your customers out first then finish break.

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11:01 am UTC
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Dollar General customer service and poor attitude of one employee

I have done much business with the Dollar General located on Delta Rd. Delta PA. In the past the staff and manager, Debbie, who has left and gone to Florida, have been extremely helpful and courteous towards the customers. Lately, since a new manager has taken over, the service has been poor and one employee has been extremely rude and non helpful with any requests that I have expressed. It is as if we the customer were a burden to her. This female is approximately 5'1-2'' tall, with long blonde hair, thin, and she never, ever smiles. The last date is 21 January 2017, at approximately [protected] hours. My husband and I have had wonderful service in the past from this store, but have great doubts of continuing to do business at this location. Thank you in advance for your time and effort put into this complaint.
The Correa's
528 Garvine Mill Road
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
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Update by e7drillsergeant
Jan 21, 2017 11:07 am UTC

response request

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Jan 21, 2017 11:04 am UTC

poor service

Update by e7drillsergeant
Jan 21, 2017 11:03 am UTC

would like a response from corporate

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6:55 am UTC
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Dollar General digital coupons

You advertise digital coupon savings but I can't take advantage of them. Texting is not in my phone plan so every text I send or receive costs me $.15 each. I tried to get them on my computer but you don't support Windows 10 Edge. At my local store they suggested that I go to a library & use their computer. By the time I would go there & pay for a printout any "savings" would be negated. What do you suggest so I can take advantage of these offers? Thank you.

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3:11 pm UTC

Dollar General store service

we recently got a new store at 602 s. east st in Benton ark store # 07836 well this store is in prime location always very busy well the problem is you always have to wait 15 to 20 minutes in line because the manager always has himself and one other there and hes the only one checking this store clearly needs 2 checkers at all time but its like he don't want his workers to get any hours I truly hope this problem can be fixed thanks angie ellingston

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Mar 24, 2017 11:33 pm UTC

One, 15 minutes of waiting. Oh jesus christ how will you ever survive such horrors? God, suck it up.
Two, may just be that he only has so many employees hired at the moment. Or could be an hours issue, as in the company is only giving him so many hours because they're cheap and thing that 2 people can do the work of 10 easily.

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1:15 pm UTC

Dollar General customer service

Good Afternoon,

I recently visited store number 13019 in Stockbridge, Ga. On January 16, 2017. After I got home I discovered that all of my items were not given to me. I live about 15 miles from the store in question and would like to be able to pick my purchaseed item up from a location closer to me. I called the location in question to see if that were possible and the representative said that I couldn't get my items replaced at another location, which I find very hard to believe.

The cashier failed to put my 6 pack of sodas on the carousel which resulted in them being left. She also failed to try to notify once I was gone because I was in the parking lot another 5 minutes before leaving. The customer experience at this location would be greatly improved if they spent more time providing Phenomenal customer service as opposed to following patrons around the store in hopes that they can catch a shoplifter.

Respectively,

Ms. Elveria Shaw

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Jan 16, 2017 1:16 pm UTC

Good Afternoon,

I recently visited store number 13019 in Stockbridge, Ga. On January 16, 2017. After I got home I discovered that all of my items were not given to me. I live about 15 miles from the store in question and would like to be able to pick my purchaseed item up from a location closer to me. I called the location in question to see if that were possible and the representative said that I couldn't get my items replaced at another location, which I find very hard to believe.

The cashier failed to put my 6 pack of sodas on the carousel which resulted in them being left. She also failed to try to notify once I was gone because I was in the parking lot another 5 minutes before leaving. The customer experience at this location would be greatly improved if they spent more time providing Phenomenal customer service as opposed to following patrons around the store in hopes that they can catch a shoplifter.

Respectively,

Ms. Elveria Shaw

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CalmYourTits
Scottdale, US
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Mar 24, 2017 11:41 pm UTC

Get over yourself you entitled ###. Do you know just how many people forget their things at a DG? You'd be surprised. I've seen cashiers run after a person who left things from their bags to phones, to keys, to their cards just laying on the pinpad counter because the customer can't be bothered to actually pay attention for their things and then have the nerve to blame the cashier for not babysitting them.
And no, they're not allowed to have items picked up at another store. I've tried and I was explained that it would mess up each store's inventory as then the store you forgot the items from would then have to process and send those forgotten items to the store you picked them up from.
Also a customer has no idea what car you came in. Or they were busy checking other people out in line or might have gotten called away to take care of something before noticing that you didn't pay attention to what you did and didn't get.
Stop blaming employees because you can't go to a store without being babysat by them.

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10:22 pm UTC

Dollar General employee

I have been a loyal customer with the Dollar General in Wrightsville, Ga for many years and however on the date of 01/14/2017, however a employee was very rude. I asked her for help but instead she carried on a conversation on her personal cellular device. I was needing help with getting an item off the can good shelf. The lines were long and the cashier on the first register called her names many times and she still was on the phone carrying on a conversation with headphones in her ears, and her behavior was upsetting me. I'm NEVER coming back into the store when she's working. I came in Dollar General that morning around 11:30 a.m. and had a question about a item and the cashier didn't understand my question because she stated that was her first day of training, which I understand, but she also did what she suppose to have done and went and got the Manger On Duty and that manger helped me out PERFECTLY!

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7:29 pm UTC

Dollar General poor service

I just came out of dollar general with nothing when I had a cart full of merchandise I stood up at the cash regiser for 10 minutes! I went and looked for someone and I couldn't find anyone! I left everything in my cart up at the register. No customer should have to wait 10 minutes. Needless to say I'm never going back to dollar general that was just pathetic.

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Dollar General store [protected]@

In reference to dollar general on east st benton arkansas,
This has to be the worst dg store ever. It is so nasty & under stocked. The manager john is so rude to customers & his employees. Talks badly to them in front of customers. How professional is that? I was in there today 1/8/17. A nice gentleman was checking me out, ask did I find everything I needed. He needed johns assistance, in front of all the customers john said" just clock out and go home" he said this twice. I was embrassed for the young man named jeremy. No one should be talked to that way. This is not the first time I witnessed his attitude. The condition of the store looks like an inside yard sale. Honestly. I shop dg about once a week, this is the worst store I have ever seen. Something needs to be done on the apperance of the store and the manager john.

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Jan 08, 2017 7:58 pm UTC

Please update on status of complaint

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Jan 08, 2017 7:55 pm UTC

Want to be updated on this complaint.No one deserves to be talked to that way..

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1:23 pm UTC

Dollar General heat in the store

My daughter and I were in Dollar General on Saturday January 7, 2017 on 286 in Plum Boro, Pa and it was as cold in the store as it was outside. We were going to shop for party supplies and valentine decorations and it was much too cold to stay there. I did get a few items but had to leave. I asked the clerk if it is always this cold and she didn't answer me so I knew then it was. She was all bundled up except for hat and gloves working at the register right by the door. I will not shop in that store until they turn the heat on. Two other people complained too. What is up with that? Something should be done about it the conditions are horrible for anyone to work there. Thank you

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Jan 09, 2017 8:53 pm UTC
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Corporate controls it all. The heat, the A/C, the lights, etc.
I've called with customers on the phone to no avail.

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