In recent years, arguably no section of the retail world has experienced as much success as the dollar store. The trio of …
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Groceries at Dollar Stores? Dollar General’s Drive to Become the ‘New General Store’
The past few years of economic turmoil have been a boon to dollar stores, which have proven to be a strong draw for shoppers seeking cheap gifts, clothes, and household goods. Man and woman cannot live on inexpensive tchotchkes and laundry detergent alone, though. For a dollar store to be a truly one-stop shopping experience, it’d need a …
A Physics Professor Asks: Are No-Name Batteries a Better Value Than Major Brands?
Duracell? Energizer? The cheapie packages of AAs at the dollar store? Tired of dumping money blindly on batteries for Wii remote controllers, flashlights, Nerf guns, and the like, a physicist decides it’s time to investigate …
Why Shoppers and Shopping Centers Alike Now Embrace the Dollar Store
At one time, upper- and middle-class shopping centers turned up their noses at dollar stores, assuming that their presence would hurt the image of neighboring retailers, as well as the area as a whole. In pre-recession days, many …
Dollar Stores: The One-Stop Shop for Home Decorating?
Forget about Ethan Allen, or even IKEA. The hottest way to outfit nearly every room in your home is by scouring for treasures at dollar stores.
Are There Really More Dollar Stores Than Drugstores in the U.S.?
The family-run drugstore on Main Street has been dying for decades. Now, the big national chain pharmacies—which helped push those family operations to the brink of extinction—are being surpassed in terms of total locations …
10 U.S. Retailers That Are Thriving During Tough Times
In much the same way that outlet malls are booming due to a combo of a shaky economy and shaken consumers, retailers that cater to thrifty-minded shoppers have benefited during an era that’s been mostly bad for business. Here are …
Why Dollar Stores Are Stalling
Dollar stores were the stars of the recession – and recovery. During the depths of the financial crisis, customers flocked to these super-discount retailers, as they “traded down” from even cheaper outlets like Wal-Mart in order to save some sparse cash. When the economy bounced back, analysts worried that more confident consumers …
Why a Messy, Cluttered Store Is Good for Business
When trying to sell a home, the number one rule is to declutter and make the place as clean and open as possible. (See the house staging tips on this list.) For a while, retail stores have followed the same concept, utilizing super-wide aisles, minimalist design (relatively speaking), and smaller shelves, with fewer items on those …
It’s a Deal: $5 Off $25 Purchase at Dollar General
Print out this coupon to get $5 off when you spend at least $25 at Dollar General today, Friday, January 28.
It’s a Deal: $5 Off $25 Purchase at Dollar General
Print out this coupon to get $5 off purchases of $25 and up at Dollar General this Saturday, January 8, only.
