---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-25-111359"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DG"
cik: "0000029534"
company_name: "DOLLAR GENERAL CORP"
filed_at: "2025-11-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T20:42:15.663665+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Dollar General names Emily Taylor COO; eliminates EVP Strategy role; other promotions

## Summary
- Emily Taylor promoted to COO effective Nov 16, 2025; previously EVP & Chief Merchandising Officer; 25-year DG veteran.
- Steven Deckard's EVP Strategy & Development position eliminated; his last day of employment was Nov 12, 2025.
- Bryan Wheeler elevated to EVP & Chief Merchandising Officer; Pooh Vichidvongsa named SVP, General Merchandise Manager; Shareeka Meadows promoted to SVP, pOpshelf.
- Taylor's base salary increased to $950,000; target cash incentive raised to 100% of base; RSU award ~$209,000 vesting over three years.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-25-111359
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DG
- cik: 0000029534
- company_name: DOLLAR GENERAL CORP
- filed_at: 2025-11-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/29534/000110465925111359/0001104659-25-111359-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/29534/000110465925111359/tm2530935d1_8k.htm

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