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Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mount

Americans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting back on non-essential purchases like clothing and furniture. While some retailers see resilience, lower-income customers are noticeably reducing spending. Economists anticipate further retrenchment as tax refunds diminish and the cumulative…

The Economic Times

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

U.S. consumers haven't stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices

AAP

How Americans are adjusting their spending habits as cost of living soars

The U.S. Commerce Department reported last week that the growth in Americans' spending in April was primarily driven by higher prices, not an increase in purchases

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Consumer Spending Holds Strong As Americans Draw Down Savings Amid Rising Costs

Strong consumer spending remains a key driver of the U.S. economy even as savings rates fall and more households hunt for discounts.

International Business Times

Only 16 percent of adults say they are financially fulfilled

A new study reveals that less than 5 percent of America’s lower class feels financial fulfillment

The Independent UK

Dollar General reports sales bump as higher-income Americans flock to chain

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Dollar General’s sales spike as ‘$100,000-plus cohort’ hit the value store due to soaring prices

The company’s $1 price point for certain items has been a “real savior” for the company’s core customers, the CEO said

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Dollar General Signals Reversal With 60% Rebound Potential

Dollar General is amid a major turnaround as it leans into store count growth, remodels, and inventory rationalization to drive comp sales.

MarketBeat

Dollar General Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) reported higher first-quarter sales and earnings, raised its full-year earnings outlook and said it continues to gain market share as financially pressured consumers seek value and convenience. Chief Executive Officer Todd Vasos said the retailer was “pleased” with first-qu

MarketBeat

Amazon vs Walmart: Great American race begins for $1 trillion annual sales. How will this benefit customers in rural U.S?

Amazon last year invested $4 billion to bring same-day or next-day deliveries to 4,000 smaller cities, towns and rural communities.

The Economic Times

Battle of the shopping giants as Walmart and Amazon race to speed up deliveries to rural America

Walmart and Amazon are racing to speed up order deliveries in small, rural areas of the USA

The Independent UK

Do Wall Street Analysts Like Dollar General Stock?

Dollar General has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

Dollar General Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Dollar General is set to report its fiscal 2027 first-quarter results shortly, and analysts project a single-digit increase in its EPS.

Barchart

5 Dollar General Items Budget Shoppers Are Stockpiling in 2026

Dollar General offers plenty of everyday items at budget-friendly prices. Here are some worth stockpiling in 2026.

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Utah passes new law to combat overcharges at dollar stores after Guardian investigation

Investigation of Family Dollar and Dollar General prompts lawmakers to double penalties for retailers that repeatedly charge more at checkout than prices listed on shelves

The Independent UK

Nationwide recall of eye drops in US sold at CVS and Walgreens over sterility concerns

3 million bottles produced by K.C. Pharmaceuticals — and distributed across stores including CVS, Kroger and Dollar General — appear in an FDA notice

The Independent UK

How you can get your hands on part of the $8.5M settlement Dollar General will pay for overcharging customers

Eligible customers will also get $3 off a future in-store purchase of $10 or more

The Independent UK

Wealthy Americans are turning to dollar stores in droves as inflation continues to bite

Walmart and Dollar General saw higher December traffic, showing shoppers are seeking savings, even at stores they do not typically visit

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The NFL’s Version of Dollar General Takes Center Stage for Five Contenders

Examining the franchises that still need to polish off their rosters during the second wave of free agency or the draft.

MarketBeat

How the Risk/Reward Calculation Is Changing for Discount Retail

Dollar Tree and Dollar General are two of the best-known discount retailers, but they may fare somewhat differently from each other in the current environment.

The Independent UK

NYC considering bill to limit self-checkout to 15 items or less

The new law could also require staff to be present to help customers who have problems using the machines

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Dollar General is under fire after a man’s on-camera weight test of their store brand products sparked calls for lawsuits

Not one of them came close.

The Independent UK

Dollar Store to introduce new layout - one that will have treasure hunters buzzing

The new format was tested on several remodeled stores last year

MarketBeat

Dollar General Holds Its Ground at Critical Level, Signals Buy

Dollar General is positioned to outperform its guidance and drive a bullish upgrade cycle, but it won't start until later in 2026.

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Dow Dives 739 Points as Oil Prices Spike: Stock Market Today

Surging oil prices sparked another volatile session for stocks on Thursday – and exacerbated worries of rising inflation.

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