By Josh Beckerman

Dollar General Corp. is eliminating about 255 corporate positions, including about 115 vacant jobs, in an effort to cut costs and improve efficiency.

The discount retailer said store-level jobs won't be affected.

Dollar General expects a third-quarter charge of about $7 million for the move.

"Looking ahead to fiscal 2016, Dollar General expects to continue its expense control and reduction initiative by implementing a more rigorous budgeting process," the company said.

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October 13, 2015 17:05 ET (21:05 GMT)

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