More on Dollar General's Q2

• Dollar General (NYSE:DG) reports same-store sales rose 1.2% in Q2.
• The retailer saw customer traffic and average ticket price both increase during the quarter.
• Gross profit rate -53 bps to 30.8%.
• SG&A expense ratio -20 bps to 21.7%.
• Inventory +10.3% to $2.79B.
• Guidance: Full-year EPS outlook of $3.45-$3.55 vs. $3.51 consensus.