Dollar General EVP & General Counsel Announces Retirement

Dollar General Corp. filed an 8-K to announce the upcoming retirement of Rhonda M. Taylor, the company's Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

Key Details:

• Event: On August 25, 2026, Ms. Taylor informed the company of her intention to retire.
• Transition Plan: She is expected to transition from her current role to a senior advisory position effective December 7, 2026, and will remain with the company in that capacity until at least April 2, 2027, to ensure a smooth handover.
• Succession: Kelly Collier, the current Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Business Law, has been named as Ms. Taylor's successor. She will be promoted to Executive Vice President, General Counsel, effective December 7, 2026.

This filing under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers) details a significant leadership change. The planned, long-term transition and internal promotion of a successor suggest a well-managed succession process, which is generally viewed positively as it minimizes disruption.