Dollar General Is Putting Local Grocery Stores Out Of Business (HBO) (independent, Hispanic)

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I found great made in America candies at a dollar store. Even dark chocolate with blueberries. It was so nice to buy a treat for only a dollar. Candy bars in high end storew are junk and near $2 or more.

[G1..]

Dollar stores don't sell the products people need (fresh meats and produce) and the next time you are in one check the dates on the items,there is a reason they are only a dollar.

[Quick Enough]

Originally Posted by Mtnluver8956

Interesting.....



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6IqsG-Iiik

And the horse drawn wagon put the man pulled wagons out of business.

The gas powered auto put the wagon maker out of business.

The train put the stage coats out of business.

The computer put the typewriter out of business.

Sear's, Montgomery Wards etc., was the start of putting Mom & Pops "s out of business.

Ordering over Internet is putting MANY box store out pf business.

The "smart phone is putting landline telephones out of business.

When was the last time you went a "gas station" to get your car fixed?

Things change all the time. That's life!

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Originally Posted by ohhwanderlust

Really?

There are like 5 near me within a 3 block radius.

There are no Walmarts or dollar stores in my city. If I want a big supermarket, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are only a mile stroll or bike ride away.

I've been inside a Walmart once during a road trip. It had a grocery selection, but the selection wasn't great. I imagine a dollar store's grocery selection would be even worse.

"There are no Walmarts or dollar stores in my city"

Is it REALLY a city?

NY City doesn't have any either but are right outside the city line.

How far is the nearest Wal-Mart?

[middle-aged mom]

What is a local grocer beyond small ethnic market?

Most “ local grocers are corporate chains , unique to geographical areas, seeking expansion.

[Jimrob1]

I've no idea what people see in Dollar General. Very little is actually a dollar. Dollar Tree is a better option, and everything is a dollar.

I can't imagine these type stores could be a threat to major grocers. How could anyone manage a grocery list, out of dollar stores.

[Ohiogirl81]

Dollar General isn't a full service grocery, but it is everywhere. If Dollar General wants to serve communities where there are no other stores, more power to them.

[BentBow]

Originally Posted by Mtnluver8956

Interesting.....



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6IqsG-Iiik

Trying to compete on price is a losing gamble.
What makes you different?
What makes you better?
Who are you marketing to?


Value is not measured in price alone.

[BentBow]

Originally Posted by Jimrob1

I've no idea what people see in Dollar General. Very little is actually a dollar. Dollar Tree is a better option, and everything is a dollar.

I can't imagine these type stores could be a threat to major grocers. How could anyone manage a grocery list, out of dollar stores.

There is one in the same strip mall, a few doors down from the wifes brick & mortar shop. She will hit it for milk & bread.

[desertdetroiter]

Originally Posted by InformedConsent

My experience, too. They've all closed around here because their prices were too high. We still have Dollar Tree (everything is literally $1 or less), Food Lion, Harris Teeter, and a new Publix.

Dollar Tree isn’t bad. We’ve got one...my son likes the prices of their canned goods.