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Dollar General plans to maintain its status as one of the fastest-growing U.S. retailers.
The discount chain is projecting to open 1,000 new stores in 2020. It currently has more than 16,000 stores.
The company's strategy has been to open stores in rural and suburban areas and cater mainly to low- and middle-income customers, CNN Business reports.
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