Dollar General president to retire

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. Dollar General announced that David Bere, its president and chief strategy officer, has decided to retire at the end of the company’s current fiscal year, Jan. 29, 2010.

Bere’s retirement comes after eight years of service to the company. He took the helm of the company as president in the fall of 2006 and as interim CEO in July 2007. Before that, he served on the company’s board of directors, a position he held since early 2002.

“Dave helped lead the company through times of tremendous change and growth. He has been an invaluable friend and partner to me since I joined the company. We all wish Dave and his family the best in his retirement,” said Rick Dreiling, chairman and CEO.

The company does not intend to replace Bere at this time. Dreiling will assume the duties of president.