Operating one of the largest discount retail chains in the U.S., this company provides low-cost consumables, household items, and seasonal merchandise primarily in rural and suburban locations. Investors monitor its performance as a bellwether for value-oriented consumer spending and its aggressive store expansion strategy.
5 members of Congress have disclosed 7 trades in Dollar General Corporation (DG), a Consumer Defensive company. The buy/sell breakdown shows 6 purchases versus 1 sale, indicating net buying interest from lawmakers. All data is sourced from STOCK Act periodic transaction reports filed with Congress.
| Date | Politician | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-05 | MICHAEL T. MCCAUL | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2011-06-05 | MICHAEL T. MCCAUL | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2011-02-08 | JAMES B. RENACCI | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2011-02-06 | MICHAEL T. MCCAUL | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2010-01-02 | Vern Buchanan | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2005-08-07 | ROBERT C. "BOBBY" SCOTT | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2005-07-12 | Jared Polis | buy | — |