Guion to Retire From Dollar General

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General here said Monday that Kathleen Guion, division president of store operations and store development, has announced that she plans to retire effective July 31, 2012.

Guion joined Dollar General in 2003 and assumed her current role in 2005, overseeing more than 9,500 stores in 35 states and revamping the company’s real estate strategy.

“Over the last eight years, Kathleen has been instrumental in helping build a stronger Dollar General that is well positioned for the future,” Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement. “She has provided effective and innovative leadership of store operations and store development during a period of tremendous growth for Dollar General. Kathleen is a world-class operator; and, more importantly, she has been an outstanding business partner and a great friend to me. On behalf of Dollar General, I would like to recognize and thank Kathleen for her many accomplishments and her service to Dollar General and its customers.”

Guion will continue in her current role through Dec. 31, as the company conducts a search for her replacement and transitions her store operations duties.