dollar general corporation operates general merchandise stores that feature quality merchandise at low prices to meet the needs of middle-, low-, and fixed-income families in southern, eastern, and midwestern states. for the year ended february 1, 2019, the company reported average inventory of $3,850 (in millions) and an inventory turnover of 4.63. average total fixed assets were $2,836 (million) and the fixed asset turnover ratio was 9.04.