Home Textiles Today - December 5, 2005

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General Corporation has named Beryl Buley division president of merchandising and supply chain. In this role, Buley will oversee Dollar General's merchandising strategies, assuming the responsibilities of Stonie O'Briant who plans to retire from the company at the end of October 2006.

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