Dollar General has started accepting supplemental health benefits as a payment method for goods including food, over-the-counter medicines and wellness items at all of its stores, marking the latest step by the discount chain to boost its presence in the grocery sector.
In a Wednesday post on its website, the retailer indicated that the move is connected with its ongoing effort to position itself as a source for health-oriented products, particularly for consumers who live in rural areas. About three-quarters of people in the U.S. reside within five miles of a Dollar General location, according to the company.
