DG vs KEY Comparison

Since its beginning in 1939, Dollar General has grown to become the largest dollar store operator in the United States, with more than 20,000 small-box discount stores across 48 states. The firm generated over $42 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The retailer maintains a heavy concentration of stores in rural and low-income markets underserved by big-box retailers. It's 11,000 stock-keeping units, including 2,000 priced at $1 or less, span consumables (82% of sales), seasonal items (10%), home products (5%), and apparel (3%). More than 20% of sales are derived from private label.

With assets of around $190 billion, Ohio-based KeyCorp's bank footprint spans 16 states, but it is predominantly concentrated in its three largest markets: Ohio, New York, and Washington. KeyCorp is primarily focused on serving middle-market commercial clients through a hybrid community/corporate bank model.