Operating 16,720 stores in 46 states Dollar General Corporation, the American chain of variety stores, has announced its plans to award approximately US $ 50 million in additional appreciation bonuses to eligible frontline employees in Q4, doubling its planned investment in these bonuses in the back half of the year and bringing its Q3 and Q4 commitment to approximately US $ 100 million in total.
The company now plans to award up to approximately US $ 173 million to stores, distribution centres and private fleet employees during its 2020 fiscal year.
Todd Vasos, CEO of the company, said “To demonstrate our ongoing gratitude and support for our employees directly serving our customers and communities during this pandemic, we are proud to double our initial plans for second-half bonuses by awarding an approximately additional US $ 50 million to our frontline team members.”
It is pertinent to mention here that on 27 August 2020, the company announced it awarded approximately US $ 73 million in appreciation bonuses cumulatively during its first and second quarters, as well as plans to invest up to US $ 50 million during its third and fourth quarters.
