Represents accrued expenses and other current liabilities. Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member] Represents information pertaining to affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. ("KKR"), Goldman, Sachs & Co. Affiliates of KKR and Goldman, Sachs & Co. Affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Company and Goldman Sachs and Company [Member] Represents the entity's apparel product class. Apparel Apparel [Member] Represents the minimum period for which stores are open to be reviewed for impairment. Asset Impairment, Minimum Period for which Stores are Open Minimum period for which stores are open to be reviewed for impairment Business Description [Abstract] Business description Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Discount Rate Used to Calculate Present Value of Net, Minimum Payments Effective interest rate at which capital leases are discounted (as a percent) The discounted rate of future cash flows under leases meeting the criteria for capitalization. Cash Equivalents, Maturity Period Maximum Maximum original maturity period at time of purchase of liquid investments classified as cash equivalents Represents the maximum original maturity period at the time of purchase of highly liquid investments to be classified as cash equivalents. Cash paid for: Cash Paid for [Abstract] Represents the entity's consumables product class. Consumables Consumables [Member] Contingent Rent Liability, Current Contingent rent liability Represents the contingent rent liability derived from specified sales based targets at the balance sheet date. Credit Facilities All [Member] Represents information pertaining to all senior credit agreements, current and prior, which consist of term loan facilities and revolving credit facilities. Credit facilities all Credit Facilities [Member] Credit Facilities Represents information pertaining to senior secured credit agreements which consists of a senior secured term loan facility and a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility. Credit Facilities Previous [Member] Previous Senior Secured Credit Facilities Represents information pertaining to the previous senior secured credit agreements which consists of a senior secured term loan facility and a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility. Senior Secured Credit Facilities Description of litigation between Cynthia Richter, et al. and Dolgencorp, Inc ("Richter"), filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama (Case No. 7:06-cv-01537-LSC). Cynthia Richter, et al. v. Dolgencorp, Inc ("Richter") Cynthia Richter Et Al Against Dolgencorp Inc [Member] Deferred Compensation Arrangements and Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan Compensation Expense Compensation expense for the Dollar General Corporation CDP/SERP Plan The compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to the deferred compensation arrangements and to the defined contribution plan that is available to a limited group of key employees (referred to as a supplemental employee retirement plan). Deferred Compensation Cash based Arrangements Liability Current and Noncurrent Fair Value Disclosure Fair value portion of the current and noncurrent liability for deferred compensation arrangements. Deferred compensation Deferred Tax Assets, State Tax Credit Carryforwards Other State tax credit carryforwards, net of federal tax The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of unused state tax credit carryforwards. A tax credit carryforward is the amount by which tax credits available for utilization exceeded statutory limits on inclusion in historical filings, and which can only be utilized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods and providing tax laws continue to allow such utilization. Tax benefit of income tax and interest reserves related to uncertain tax positions The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of estimated future tax deductions attributable to income tax and interest reserves related to uncertain tax positions, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Deferred Tax Assets Unrecognized Tax Benefits Bonus related tax method change The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects due to changes in the tax method related to bonuses. Deferred Tax Liabilities, Change in Bonus Related Tax Method Derivative Settlement Payment Interest rate swap settlement payment Represents the payment made to counterparty for the settlement of derivative. Document and Entity Information Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Interest Income (Expense) Income tax related interest expense (benefit), net of federal income taxes (as a percent) The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to the net tax effect of income tax related interest. Employee and Non Employees Stock Option [Member] An arrangement whereby an employee or non-employee is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Although there are variations, normally, after vesting, when an option is exercised, the employee-holder pays the strike value in cash to the issuing employer-entity and receives equity shares. The equity shares can be sold into the market for cash at the current market price without restriction. Options may be used to attract, retain and incentivize employees, in addition to their regular salary and other benefits. Options Employee Represents information related to the employees of the entity. Employee [Member] Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Cause Finding Criminal Background Check Policy [Member] Represents the cause finding related to the Company's criminal background check policy from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Commission cause finding related to the criminal background check policy Expected period by the court to enter Order implementing its Memorandum Opinion Represents the expected period by the court to enter an Order implementing its Memorandum Opinion. Expected Period by Court to Enter Order Implementing Memorandum Opinion Represents the number of weeks in a fiscal year. Fiscal year, number of weeks Fiscal Period, Fiscal Year, Number of Weeks Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Net of Tax Loss on agreement to settle a legal matter, net of tax Represents the loss on agreement to settle a legal matter, net of tax. Goldman, Sachs & Co. and affiliates Goldman, Sachs and Company and Affiliates [Member] Represents information pertaining to Goldman, Sachs & Co. and affiliates. Guarantor subsidiaries Represents the entity's home products product class. Home products Home Products [Member] Income tax related interest expense (benefit), net of federal income taxes The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to the net tax effect of income tax related interest. Income Tax Reconciliation, Interest Income (Expense) Represents the interest rate swap the entity terminated as a result of a counterparty's declaration of bankruptcy. Interest rate swap settlement Interest Rate Swap Settlement [Member] Jonathan Marcum v. Dolgencorp. Inc. Description of litigation between Jonathan Marcum v. Dolgencorp. Inc. (Civil Action No. 3:12-cv-00108-JRS), filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Jonathan Marcum V Dolgencorp Inc [Member] KKR Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Company and Affiliates [Member] Represents information pertaining to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and affiliates ("KKR"). Largest supplier Represents the largest supplier of the entity. Largest Supplier [Member] Period in years over which the amortization of the unrealized loss of a settled cash flow hedge will occur from other comprehensive income to interest expense. Amortization period for loss deferred to OCI Length of Time to Amortize Settled Cash Flow Hedge Line of Credit Facility, Contingent Increase to Maximum Borrowing Capacity Increased maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility if any one or more of the existing banks or new banks agree to provide such increased commitment amount. 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Long-term obligations Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Noncurrent [Member] Additional legal fees The amount of additional plaintiffs' legal fees which the entity agreed to pay in a settlement agreement which would resolve the legal matter. Loss Contingency, Additional Legal Fees Loss Contingency, Approximate Number of Stores Represents the approximate number of stores which were or are co-located with one of plaintiffs' stores, violating the restrictive covenants binding on the occupants of the shopping centers. Approximate number of stores co-located with one of the plaintiffs' stores Loss Contingency, Insurance Coverage Insurance coverage under Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) Represents the amount of Insurance coverage under Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). Loss Contingency, Legal Fees Legal fees The amount of plaintiffs' legal fees which the entity agreed to pay in a settlement agreement which would resolve the legal matter. Represents the minimum number of current and former employees to whom notice was issued regarding the lawsuit. Loss Contingency, Minimum Number of Employees to Whom Notice Issued Minimum number of current or former Dollar General store managers to whom notice was mailed Number of formal settlement discussions Represents the number of formal settlement discussions as of the end of the period. Loss Contingency Number of Formal Settlement Discussions Lawsuits filed to date Represents the number of lawsuits filed pertaining to a loss contingency to date. Loss Contingency, Number of Lawsuits Filed Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs Conditional Offer of Employment Rescinded Number of Plaintiffs whose conditional offer of employment was rescinded Represents the number of plaintiffs whose conditional offer of employment was rescinded. Represents the number of stores for which claims for injunctive relief were not dismissed, and for which the Company is required to report to the court regarding compliance with covenants. Number of stores for which the court did not dismiss the claims for injunctive relief Loss Contingency, Number of Stores Not Dismissed Loss Contingency, Self Insurance Retention Represents the amount of self insurance retention under the Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) policy. Self insured retention under Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement Aggregate Consideration Aggregate anticipated settlement The aggregate amount of consideration and plaintiffs' legal fees which the entity agreed to pay in a settlement agreement which would resolve the legal matter. Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Consideration Paid Settlement consideration paid Amount of consideration the entity has paid to settle a legal matter. 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Other equity transactions, net of employee taxes paid Net Payments for Equity Settlements with Employees The net cash outflow paid by the company in connection with various equity settlements with employees during the reporting period. Number Of Members Resigning From Entitys Board Of Directors Represents the number of members resigning from the entity's board of directors. Number of members resigning from the entity's board of directors Represents the number of members serving on the entity's board of directors. Number of Members Serving on Entity's Board of Directors Number of members serving on the entity's board of directors Represents the approximate number of opt-in plaintiffs dismissed. Number of Plaintiffs Dismissed Approximate number of opt-in plaintiffs dismissed Number of Quarters in Fiscal Year Represents the number of quarters in a fiscal year. Number of quarters in a year Number of Seats Held on Board of Directors by Related Parties Collectively Number of seats on Board of Directors held by KKR and Goldman Sachs & Co. Represents the number of seats on Board of directors held by related parties collectively. Represents the number of weeks in a quarter. Number of Weeks in Quarter Number of weeks in a quarter Other Options Other Options [Member] Represents the information pertaining to other options not separately disclosed elsewhere. Other Stock Option [Member] Other stock option Represents the information pertaining to stock options other than performance based options and time based stock options. Performance Options [Member] Performance Options Represents the information pertaining to Performance Options available to employees. Performance Restricted Stock Award [Member] Performance based restricted stock awards Represents performance based award of restricted stock awards. Performance Share Units Performance Share Units [Member] Represents performance share unit awards granted by the entity to its employees. The actual awards earned by employees from these grants are a function of the entity's total shareholder return performance over a defined performance period in comparison to a peer group of companies. Promissory Note Purchased Face Value Face value of promissory note purchased Represents the face value of promissory note purchased. Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease Period, Minimum The minimum period for which assets are given under operating lease. Typical period of primary lease term for operating lease, build-to-suit, minimum Pursuant to Authorized Repurchase Program [Member] Represents stock repurchases pursuant to the stock repurchasing program. Pursuant to Authorized Repurchase Program Quarterly financial data (unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] Quarterly Financial Information [Table] Represents quarterly financial information. Interest rate swap payment Represents the payment made to the counterparty on an interest rate swap. Related Party Transaction, Interest Rate Derivative Counter Party Payment Represents the entity's ownership interest owned by the related party. Related Party Transaction, Ownership Percentage Ownership interest (as a percent) Restricted Stock Units and Performance Share Units [Member] Represents restricted stock unit and performance share unit awards granted by the entity to its employees. The actual awards earned by employees from these grants are a function of the entity's total shareholder return performance over a defined performance period in comparison to a peer group of companies. Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units Sale Leaseback Transaction Deferred Gain Net, Noncurrent Deferred gain on sale leaseback The noncurrent portion of the gain that will be recorded as income or a reduction in rent expense in future periods less amounts recognized in the current period. Sale Leaseback Transaction Lease Period Period for which asset was taken on lease under sale and leaseback transaction Represents the period for which asset is taken on lease under sale and leaseback transaction. Number of store locations sold and leased back Represents the number of store locations sold and leased back in a sale and leased back transaction. Sale Leaseback Transaction Number of Store Locations Sold Schedule of net deferred tax liabilities as recorded in the consolidated balance sheets Tabular disclosure of classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in the entity's statement of financial position. 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Seasonal Seasonal [Member] Second Largest Supplier [Member] Second largest supplier Represents the second largest supplier of the entity. Senior Notes 1.875 Percent Due 15 April 2018 and Senior Notes 3.25 Percent Due 15 April 2023 [Member] 2018 and 2023 Senior Notes Represents information pertaining to the 1.875 percent senior notes due on April 15, 2018 and the 3.25 percent senior notes due on April 15, 2023. Senior Notes 1.875 Percent Due 15 April, 2018 [Member] 1.875% Senior Notes due April 15, 2018 Represents information pertaining to the 1.875 percent senior notes due on April 15, 2018. Represents the 10.625 percent senior notes due in 2015. Senior Notes 10.625 Percent Due 2015 [Member] Senior notes due 2015 Senior Notes 3.25 Percent Due 15 April, 2023 [Member] 3.25% Senior Notes due April 15, 2023 Represents information pertaining to the 3.25 percent senior notes due on April 15, 2023. 4.125% Senior Notes due July 15, 2017 Represents the 4.125 percent senior notes due in 2017. 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Number of companies in peer group for expected stock price volatility Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Expected Stock Price Volatility Number of Companies in Peer Group Represents the Expiration period of call option subsequent to the date of grant in the event an employee resigns without good reason as defined in the management stockholder's agreement. 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Taxes (other than taxes on income) Carrying value as of the Balance Sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for sales, use, payroll, excise, real, property and other taxes, other than income taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Taxes Payable Other than Income Tax, Current Tax increment financing due February 1, 2035 Represents a public financing method which has been used as a subsidy for redevelopment and community improvement projects. Tax Increment Financing [Member] Time Options and Performance Options Time Options and Performance Options [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Time Options and Performance Options. Represents the information pertaining to Time Options. Time Options [Member] Time Options Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Expense) Income tax expense (benefit) Represents the expense recognized during the period from the resolution of unrecognized tax positions. 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