Have you noticed changes at your neighborhood Dollar General? Some stores in Palm Coast and Flagler County are transitioning toward DG Market, a grocery-focused format featuring more fresh produce, refrigerated and frozen foods, expanded grocery selections, and updated store layouts. The familiar household essentials, cleaning supplies, personal care products and seasonal merchandise aren't going away. Instead, Dollar General is introducing more grocery options, making everyday shopping more convenient.
The Dollar General at 1000 Matanzas Woods Parkway in Palm Coast is undergoing changes associated with the expanded market format.
Flagler County also has a DG Market at 4530 North U.S. Highway 1 in Bunnell, offering expanded grocery selections alongside traditional Dollar General merchandise.
Other locations may receive similar improvements as Dollar General continues its nationwide remodeling program.
DG Market combines the convenience of a neighborhood discount store with more of the grocery items customers might otherwise purchase at a supermarket.
Customers can still expect familiar Dollar General products, including cleaning supplies, personal care items, household necessities, snacks and seasonal merchandise. DG Market adds grocery choices rather than replacing the traditional discount-store experience.
Dollar General is responding to changing shopping habits and the demand for convenient, affordable grocery options.
Many customers want to pick up a few groceries without making a separate trip to a large supermarket. By expanding fresh-food selections and grocery offerings, the company hopes to attract more frequent shopping trips while competing for a larger share of everyday grocery spending.
The changes are also part of Dollar General's broader effort to modernize stores, improve the shopping experience and make better use of existing retail locations.
Dollar General's 2026 store development plans include thousands of renovations nationwide. However, not every remodeled store will become a DG Market.
DG Market maintains Dollar General's emphasis on everyday value, but an expanded grocery selection doesn't necessarily mean every item will cost less than at a traditional supermarket.
Shoppers can continue using applicable Dollar General promotions and digital coupons while comparing prices on groceries and household essentials.
For many customers, the biggest benefit may be convenience rather than lower prices.
For local residents, DG Market offers another neighborhood shopping option, particularly when only a handful of grocery items are needed.
Instead of making a separate supermarket trip for milk, produce, frozen foods or dinner ingredients, shoppers may find what they need at a nearby DG Market.
PalmCoastLocal.com will continue following store conversions and retail developments throughout Palm Coast and Flagler County.
Disclaimer: Store formats, renovation plans, grocery selections, pricing and product availability may vary by location. Information reflects available details as of November 7, 2026.
