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James Luther "J.L." Turner (February 28, 1891 - April 19, 1964) was an American businessperson. He was the founder of J.L. Turner and Son, the predecessor of Dollar General.
- Businessman
- James Luther Turner, February 28, 1891, Macon County, Tennessee, U.S.
- Josephine Marcum Turner
- Dollie Turner, Harley Turner, Cal Turner
Jun 29, 2020 · In 1939, James Luther Turner’s only child, Hurley Calister Turner, known as Cal Sr., bought a building in Scottsville to serve as the warehouse for a new wholesale business, J. L. Turner...
DG History. We’ve grown from a single wholesale store to the country’s largest small-box retailer. A passionate commitment to serving our customers, employees and communities is the foundation of our growth. How Our Story Began. James Luther (J.L.) Turner’s father died in an accident in 1902 when J.L. was only 11.
JAMES LUTHER TURNER (FOUNDER OF DOLLAR GENERAL) © History Oasis. . From humble beginnings, James Luther Turner established the company in 1939 and led its initial growth, ultimately expanding it to a small chain of profitable department stores across Kentucky and Tennessee by the mid-1950s. Relying on his business acumen honed during the ...
The company began in 1939 as a family-owned business called J.L. Turner and Son in Scottsville, Kentucky, owned by James Luther Turner and Cal Turner. In 1955, the name changed to Dollar General Corporation and in 1968 the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange .
- October 1939; 84 years ago (as J.L. Turner and Son), June 1955; 68 years ago (as Dollar General)
- Goodlettsville, Tennessee, United States
- 158,000 (2022)
- US$34.220 Billion (Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2022)
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Cal Turner Jr. Betty Campbell. Steve Turner. Parent (s) James Luther Turner. Josephine Marcum. Hurley Calister "Cal" Turner (May 28, 1915 – November 20, 2000) was an American businessman. He was the co-founder of Dollar General alongside his father.