Buffalo, NY – Donovan Real Estate Services has successfully brought Western New York its first Dollar General Market, a larger-format concept offering expanded fresh food and grocery options. This milestone is the result of a strategic and research-backed approach that reflects Donovan’s deep understanding of the retail landscape across Upstate New York.
By leveraging a combination of tools—including Placer.ai analytics, regular site visits, parking lot assessments, and conversations with store managers—Donovan Real Estate Services accurately gauges retail performance in real time. This insight allowed us to identify high-performing Dollar General stores within the Buffalo MSA and surrounding areas, then explore opportunities for strategic growth.
With strong landlord relationships and a hands-on approach, our team found sites where Dollar General could expand their footprint. The transformation of one of these locations into a Dollar General Market has already shown strong results, with store managers reporting a 40% increase in sales following the renovation and expansion.
At Donovan Real Estate Services, we go beyond site selection. Our mission is to help tenants grow and landlords maximize value through smart expansion, repositioning, and long-term partnership strategies. This successful project is one example of how we turn local market knowledge into measurable retail success.
