Dollar General cuts annual profit outlook on higher costs

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The retailer said it saw unanticipated delays in its supply chain, resulting in higher-than-expected transportation costs in the third quarter.

The company now expects fiscal 2022 earnings per share to grow about 7% to 8%, compared with its prior outlook of an increase of about 12% to 14%.