23-04-2025
Dollar General plans new Springfield stores in U.S. expansion
SPRINGFIELD, MO – One of the nation's largest retailers plans to expand its presence in the metro area in 2025.
City of Springfield records indicate Dollar General is proposing to construct at least two new locations in the coming months, including one on East Division and another on West Division. The plans are coming to light just months after the retailer announced plans to open 575 new stores in 2025.
City records indicate the retailer has filed a commercial building permit request for 1910 W. Division St. The property, at the intersection of Prairie St., is currently vacant, but has been owned and occupied by Rensch Construction, according to the Greene County Assessor's office.
The new West Division location would likely replace Dollar General's current, older store a few blocks away at 2422 W. Division. The permit for the new store lists the proposed store as Dollar General #4527. The retailer's website lists #4527 as the name of the current store.
Dollar General is also planning a new store a few miles away on East Division.
On Monday, the Springfield City Council heard the first reading of a bill to sell a plot of city-owned land at 2307 E. Division to West Plains-based The Overland Group for $44,000. On its website, The Overland Group describes itself as a commercial real estate developer that facilitates the construction of Dollar General stores. The company says it has constructed 130 Dollar General stores to date.
The council agenda item explains, 'The Overland Group also has a contract to purchase the adjacent property at 2239 E. Division St. The Overland Group intends to combine the two lots and place a new Dollar General store there.'
The Springfield City Council is expected to vote on the land sale during its May 5, 2025, meeting.
Dollar General has not publicly announced timelines for the construction or opening of the new stores. Ozarks First will bring you those details when they become available.
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