Marketing Strategy of Dollar General: Largest US Retailer

In our previous blog, we did a detailed SWOT analysis of one of the worldā€™s leading retailers, Walgreens. Here we will be looking into the in-depth Marketing strategy of Dollar General.

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Dollar General has such a large presence in the market worldwide due to the implementation of the latest marketing strategies which is essential for any business because most of the people nowadays are on online platforms and it is easy to target them. 

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Letā€™s get a quick overview of Dollar Generalā€™s, finance, products and competitors before jumping into the Marketing strategy of Dollar General.

Aditya Shastri - Trainer at IIDE

Aditya Shastri

Lead Trainer & Business Development Head at IIDE

Updated on: Sep 17, 2024

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Author's Note:

Iā€™m Aditya Shastri, and this case study has been created with the support of my students from IIDE's digital marketing courses.

The practical assignments, case studies, and simulations completed by the students in these courses have been crucial in shaping the insights presented here.

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Aditya Shastri - Trainer at IIDE

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Lead Trainer & Business Development Head at IIDE

Aditya Shastri leads the Business Development segment at IIDE and is a seasoned Content Marketing expert. With over a decade of experience, Aditya has trained more than 20,000 students and professionals in digital marketing, collaborating with prestigious institutions and corporations such as Jet Airways, Godrej Professionals, Pfizer, Mahindra Group, Publicis Worldwide, and many others. His ability to simplify complex marketing concepts, combined with his engaging teaching style, has earned him widespread admiration from students and professionals alike.

Aditya has spearheaded IIDEā€™s B2B growth, forging partnerships with over 40 higher education institutions across India to upskill students in digital marketing and business skills. As a visiting faculty member at top institutions like IIT Bhilai, Mithibai College, Amity University, and SRCC, he continues to influence the next generation of marketers.

Apart from his marketing expertise, Aditya is also a spiritual speaker, often traveling internationally to share insights on spirituality. His unique blend of digital marketing proficiency and spiritual wisdom makes him a highly respected figure in both fields.