{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"20624","rtpr_id":"nBw21nPhSa","ticker":"DG","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["DG"],"title":"simmer & stir® New Private Brand Collection from Dollar General to Bring Joy to Your Kitchen","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-05-05T10:55:00.183Z","article_body":"simmer & stir® New Private Brand Collection from Dollar General to Bring\nJoy to Your Kitchen\n\nExclusive to DG, simmer & stir blends elevated design and effortless\nperformance value-priced at $12 or less\n\nDollar General (NYSE: DG) today announced the launch of simmer & stir, a\nnew private-label kitchen brand, designed to elevate everyday cooking with\nmodern style, practical function and incredible value. Available exclusively\nat DG, simmer & stir delivers joy in every slice, stir and serve.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260505310307/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260505310307/en/)\n\nThe simmer & stir assortment blends form and function with nearly 30\nthoughtfully designed kitchen tools and accessories, created to make preparing\nmeals at home easier and more enjoyable.\n\nThe simmer & stir assortment blends form and function with nearly 30\nthoughtfully designed kitchen tools and accessories, created to make preparing\nmeals at home easier and more enjoyable. From prep to serve, the line delivers\nhigh-quality essentials with an upscale look, all at DG’s affordable prices.\n\n“With simmer & stir, we’re making it possible for customers to refresh\ntheir kitchens with tools that look great, perform beautifully and fit their\nbudget,” said Natalie McConnell, vice president, division merchandise\nmanager of apparel, holiday and home. “It’s about delivering joy to the\neveryday cooking experience, whether you’re mixing, measuring, flipping or\nserving.”\n\nThe assortment includes measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls and elevated\nsilicon and nylon tools including spatulas, spoons, turners, tongs, whisks and\nmore. Each item is designed with durability, comfort and modern aesthetics in\nmind, giving customers a simple way to upgrade their kitchens without\noverspending.\n\nAll simmer & stir items are priced at $12 or less, with the majority\nbetween $2 and $3.50, reinforcing Dollar General’s commitment to value\nwithout compromise.\n\nsimmer & stir will be available nationwide in approximately 16,000 stores\nbeginning May 11.\n\nThe introduction of simmer & stir builds on DG’s growing portfolio of\nelevated home essentials, including celebrity partnerships with Dolly Parton\nand Holly Williams. This effort underscores DG’s commitment to serving as\nAmerica’s General Store, bringing quality, value and style to households\nnationwide.\n\nAbout Dollar General Corporation\n\nDollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as America’s\nneighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar General lives its mission\nof Serving Others every day by providing access to affordable products and\nservices for its customers, career opportunities for its employees, and\nliteracy and education support for its hometown communities. As of January 30,\n2026, the Company’s 20,893 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf\nstores across the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in Mexico\nprovide everyday essentials including food, health and wellness products,\ncleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and beauty items, and seasonal décor\nfrom our high-quality private brands alongside many of the world’s most\ntrusted brands such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey,\nJ.M. Smucker, Kraft, Mars, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Unilever.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260505310307/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260505310307/en/)\n\ndgpr@dollargeneral.com (mailto:dgpr@dollargeneral.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw21nPhSa","title":"simmer & stir® New Private Brand Collection from Dollar General to Bring Joy to Your Kitchen","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"DG","created":"2026-05-05T10:55:00.183Z","tickers":["DG"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"simmer & stir® New Private Brand Collection from Dollar General to Bring\nJoy to Your Kitchen\n\nExclusive to DG, simmer & stir blends elevated design and effortless\nperformance value-priced at $12 or less\n\nDollar General (NYSE: DG) today announced the launch of simmer & stir, a\nnew private-label kitchen brand, designed to elevate everyday cooking with\nmodern style, practical function and incredible value. Available exclusively\nat DG, simmer & stir delivers joy in every slice, stir and serve.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260505310307/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260505310307/en/)\n\nThe simmer & stir assortment blends form and function with nearly 30\nthoughtfully designed kitchen tools and accessories, created to make preparing\nmeals at home easier and more enjoyable.\n\nThe simmer & stir assortment blends form and function with nearly 30\nthoughtfully designed kitchen tools and accessories, created to make preparing\nmeals at home easier and more enjoyable. From prep to serve, the line delivers\nhigh-quality essentials with an upscale look, all at DG’s affordable prices.\n\n“With simmer & stir, we’re making it possible for customers to refresh\ntheir kitchens with tools that look great, perform beautifully and fit their\nbudget,” said Natalie McConnell, vice president, division merchandise\nmanager of apparel, holiday and home. “It’s about delivering joy to the\neveryday cooking experience, whether you’re mixing, measuring, flipping or\nserving.”\n\nThe assortment includes measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls and elevated\nsilicon and nylon tools including spatulas, spoons, turners, tongs, whisks and\nmore. Each item is designed with durability, comfort and modern aesthetics in\nmind, giving customers a simple way to upgrade their kitchens without\noverspending.\n\nAll simmer & stir items are priced at $12 or less, with the majority\nbetween $2 and $3.50, reinforcing Dollar General’s commitment to value\nwithout compromise.\n\nsimmer & stir will be available nationwide in approximately 16,000 stores\nbeginning May 11.\n\nThe introduction of simmer & stir builds on DG’s growing portfolio of\nelevated home essentials, including celebrity partnerships with Dolly Parton\nand Holly Williams. This effort underscores DG’s commitment to serving as\nAmerica’s General Store, bringing quality, value and style to households\nnationwide.\n\nAbout Dollar General Corporation\n\nDollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as America’s\nneighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar General lives its mission\nof Serving Others every day by providing access to affordable products and\nservices for its customers, career opportunities for its employees, and\nliteracy and education support for its hometown communities. As of January 30,\n2026, the Company’s 20,893 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf\nstores across the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in Mexico\nprovide everyday essentials including food, health and wellness products,\ncleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and beauty items, and seasonal décor\nfrom our high-quality private brands alongside many of the world’s most\ntrusted brands such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey,\nJ.M. 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