by Mike Duff | May 3, 2023 | Retail Articles
According to the 2023 ChaseDesign Dollar Store Channel Survey, dollar stores are not only the fastest-growing retail category, but they also are proving more competitive with grocery stores and mass-market retailers. Grocery is now the top category shopped in the...
by Mike Duff | Jan 30, 2023 | Retail Articles
Dollar General Corp. has opened its 19,000th store in Joplin, MO, today with a community celebration and a $19,000 donation to a local elementary school. Customers received complimentary DG gift cards, tote bags and product samples the company stated. “Today marks an...
by Mike Duff | Nov 8, 2022 | Retail Articles
As part of a rapid expansion, Dollar General has celebrated the second birthday and the 100th store opening of its Popshelf store concept. The latest and 100th Popshelf opened in Chattanooga, TN, on November 5 with festivities including complimentary DIY crafts, hot...
by Mike Duff | Jul 12, 2022 | Retail Articles
Numerator research conducted early in July indicates consumer demand, softening somewhat under the influence of inflation, is driving more business to warehouse clubs and dollar stores. In-store spending at clubs and dollar stores is up 15% and 14%, respectively....
by Mike Duff | Apr 19, 2022 | Retail Articles
Inflation gained in March according to market researcher Numerator, but the impact differs across product and consumer segments. For example, March grocery prices were up 11% versus the month a year earlier in contrast to February up 10.3% year-over-year. Prices for...
