Briefly: Todd Vasos Elected CEO of Dollar General Corp

NORTH CAROLINA – Wilmington native Todd J. Vasos has been elected to the position of chief executive officer of Dollar General Corp, a US chain of variety stores. Dollar General’s board of directors also elected Vasos, current chief operating officer, to the board of directors, the PortCityDaily news reported. Dollar General’s lead director, Mike Calbert, said Vasos’ appointment as CEO will ensure the continuation of both the leadership and strategy that have made Dollar General a retail powerhouse. For his part, Vasos said he is committed to build on the success of Rick Dreiling, former chairman and CEO, who announced retirement plans. – BusinessNewsAsia.com