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Back-to-school spending on track for record high despite Americans scouring for deals

Nearly two-thirds of shoppers had already started stocking up on school supplies and clothes by early July

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Virginia woman waits in a massive line at Dollar General. Then she looks over at the self-checkout and can’t believe what she sees: ‘I was literally like’

One commenter claims theft cost the chain millions.

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Dollar Tree’s Turnaround Is Starting to Take Root

Dollar Tree authorized a $2.5 billion buyback and posted 120 bps of gross margin expansion, prompting upgrades from Raymond James and Goldman Sachs despite lingering weak foot traffic.

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Man Bedazzles His Car With Stars From The Dollar General. Then He Deploys The Airbags: ‘Just Might Be Saving Your Life’

'Idk how many times ive seen idgits do this.'

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Georgia Dollar General manager was ringing up a $1.58 packet of buns when, suddenly, the customer stepped aside and allegedly fatally shot her

Investigators have yet to release a motive.

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Dollar General manager fatally shot by customer buying $1.58 hamburger buns, police say

After fleeing the scene, the suspect shot at a police officer and K-9 , according to investigators

The Independent UK

Florida Man Drains All The Oil Out Of A Nissan. Then He Replaces It With Maple Syrup From Dollar General: 'I Think It Runs Better'

"It’s maple syrup in an engine..."

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Dollar General Stock Is Staging a Technical Turnaround as Consumer Sentiment Weakens

Dollar General Corp (DG) shares have staged a constructive near-term bounce after the stock stopped its slide on a dime, at the $100 mark three weeks ago. The stock currently carries a 48% “Sell” overall technical opinion from Barchart, but it is attempting to stage a rally from this level...

Barchart

Dollar General Stock: Is DG Underperforming the Consumer Defensive Sector?

Though Dollar General has performed weaker than the consumer defensive sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

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

The Independent UK

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

New study finds only 1 in 6 Americans are ‘financially fulfilled’

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

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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.

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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

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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 Independent UK

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

Barchart

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.

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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.

The Guardian - US

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

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