
Dollar Tree, Dollar General report rising sales amid inflation
Just like the last recession in 2008, dollar stores are again benefiting from shoppers focusing on low priced items and higher income shoppers trading down.
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National story. 22 articles from 13 sources. Updated Aug 26, 2022.
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4 sourcesRan by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Portland Press Herald, Minneapolis Star Tribune
A growing number of wealthy people are shopping at Dollar Tree and Dollar General as inflation bites
Inflation drives shoppers to Dollar Tree, Dollar General
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7 sourcesInflation is driving Americans to bargain chain stores
Ran by 11 outlets· Wfmy News 2, 13News Now Norfolk, +9 more
Ran by 4 outlets· WISH-TV Indianapolis, KTVZ Bend, +2 more
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2 sourcesInflation drives shoppers to Dollar Tree, Dollar General