Dive Brief:

• After switching up its CEO last month, Goodlettsville, TN-based Dollar General has now promoted five people in its merchandising and supply chain leadership, the company says.

• Among those promoted is Cindy Long, who joined Dollar General in 2011, will be SVP, general merchandise manager, responsible for apparel and home. She was previously with Sears, Burlington Coat Factory, Gabriel Brothers, and Family Dollar.

• Another is Steve Jacobson who has been promoted to SVP, in global sourcing operations. He’s been with the company since 2009 and was previously at Outdoor Living Plus, Kmart, Rite Aid, and Big V.

Dive Insight:

Dollar stores are facing some challenges these days, trying to figure out what the new economy means for them, how to join the omnichannel revolution, and what the landscape is after some consolidation. With this shakeup at the top, Dollar General appears to be moving assertively to meet those challenges.