GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.–Dollar General named Richard Dreiling to be the chief executive officer of the chain, effective Jan. 21. Dreiling was most recently the president and CEO of drugstore chain Duane Reade. Dreiling’s other prior posts include senior leadership roles with Safeway and Longs Drug Stores.
David Bere, Dollar General’s president and chief operating officer, had been serving as interim CEO. He will continue as president and chief operating officer.