The $1 dollar store is now the $2 dollar store.

[Vikingjunior]

Inflation.

[Stu from NYC]

They actually told everyone they did it because their customers wanted better stuff.
Believe that and have a very nice bridge for sale/.

[JMintzer]

They actually told everyone they did it because their customers wanted better stuff.
Believe that and have a very nice bridge for sale/.

Where did you read that?

The articles I read stated they could no longer sell their items for $1 and remain profitable...

[Bjeanj]

You’re both correct. With inflation, the value of goods drops resulting in having to buy cheaper goods they would be able to sell for $1. If you want the better quality products, the stores have to spend more, passing along that increase to the buyer.

[Dana1963]

Inflation.
It’s doomsday, I wonder what the markup is on a $1.00 item to turn a profit keep the lights on and payroll.
According to Forbes “ Dollar Tree’s DLTR namesake value promise that’s held true for decades will now be only mostly true, as the company is set to raise prices as much as $0.50 on some products. The discount chain had been testing pricier products in its “Dollar Tree Plus” collection in an effort to increase sales, but this new price increase will affect items throughout the store. Minority communities across the country may be shelling out more money as they battle raising prices from stores which typically cater to low-end consumers, especially when the majority of its products are made in other countries.”

[dewilson58]

Dollar Store has not been a $1 store for years.

:ohdear:

[vintageogauge]

Dollar Store has not been a $1 store for years.

:ohdear:

I went in to buy some plastic cups a few weeks ago and there were only half as many in the package but still price $1.00 so they pretty much doubled their selling price on plastic cups but kept them at a dollar a pack.

[EdFNJ]

Dollar Store has not been a $1 store for years.

:ohdear:I believe OP is referring to Dollar Tree which has always been $1 max for everything. The upscale ;) "Family Dollar" hasn't been. For 2 years ago "best used by" dated toothpaste Dollar Tree is the best. :D

[justjim]

Dollar Tree stores and Family Dollar merge several months ago. Family Dollar sells many items for more than a dollar. Until recently Dollar Tree never sold anything for more than a dollar but that has changed. A sign of the times…

[Escape Artist]

Dollar Tree stores and Family Dollar merge several months ago. Family Dollar sells many items for more than a dollar. Until recently Dollar Tree never sold anything for more than a dollar but that has changed. A sign of the times…

I haven't been to the Dollar Tree since this change was announced so now I'm dreading it. It's all lies, anyway, the part about raising prices because customers want better quality stuff. They are just jumping on the inflation bandwagon.

They get most of their junk from China and I reckon they are having a hard time getting the volume they used to because of "supply chain" problems which can have many meanings. Thus, sales are down because available merchandise is not as plentiful. I went in a couple of weeks ago and was surprised at how little Halloween stuff they had compared to previous years.

[DaleDivine]

I haven't been to the Dollar Tree since this change was announced so now I'm dreading it. It's all lies, anyway, the part about raising prices because customers want better quality stuff. They are just jumping on the inflation bandwagon.

They get most of their junk from China and I reckon they are having a hard time getting the volume they used to because of "supply chain" problems which can have many meanings. Thus, sales are down because available merchandise is not as plentiful. I went in a couple of weeks ago and was surprised at how little Halloween stuff they had compared to previous years.

I went today(yep, guess I'm from the ghetto as mentioned above) and prices are still $1.00. I usually go there for pet toys for our dog and she usually tears them up pretty fast. So, it's worth a buck to keep her and Momma happy...
:ho::welcome:

[MandoMan]

I haven't been to the Dollar Tree since this change was announced so now I'm dreading it. It's all lies, anyway, the part about raising prices because customers want better quality stuff. They are just jumping on the inflation bandwagon.

They get most of their junk from China and I reckon they are having a hard time getting the volume they used to because of "supply chain" problems which can have many meanings. Thus, sales are down because available merchandise is not as plentiful. I went in a couple of weeks ago and was surprised at how little Halloween stuff they had compared to previous years.

I read in The NY Times last week that because most of what they sell comes from China, and shipping prices from China are way up because so little is being shipped back to China because of Covid and tariffs that there is a glut of containers in ports in much of the western world and a shortage in China, their shipping charges went up $200 million in the past year. That eats up a large amount of their profit and depresses their stock value.

[linurban]

Dollar Tree was always one dollar

[KAM+6]

Tariffs being "passed on".

[Luggage]

When you only read the headlines you only get part of the story. Dollar tree will now convert many of the stores to Dollar tree Plus. This means they will have items for a dollar still but they will also offer items for $1.25. 1.50 a dollar seventy five and two dollars . They own Dollar general which has never been only a dollar which has been the items for two / three / five dollars and up. You guys must be still in the 1950s when we had a five and dimes. Of course everything is going up. By the way the average about 300% markup or more on many dry goods items , less on many food items . I know as I was an importer for 45 years I know the price is very well of many items. Overall. We are extremely lucky to have Dollar tree and that they are profitable as they serve many under served communities with food and retail goods where there's not of Walmart available . And they are a lot closer for those of us that need to bicycle or walk in many communities. Your social security check went up you should be able to afford the extra quarter for that ice cream

[merrymini]

You get what you pay for.

[GOLFER54]

Rumor has it the actor ‘ 50 cents ‘ may open up a store.

[OhioBuckeye]

Inflation.

Does it surprise you?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

After reading these posts , the morning feels even brighter because I consider myself very blessed that I’m so comfortable in life at 82 that complaining about the prices of things in a dollar store going up .50 are not something I would ever think about ,and the old saying I’m sure works in a dollar store ,you get what you pay for

[brfree1411@aol.com]

They should open a $5 and below store, those have a lot of decent merchandise

[JMintzer]

After reading these posts , the morning feels even brighter because I consider myself very blessed that I’m so comfortable in life at 82 that complaining about the prices of things in a dollar store going up .50 are not something I would ever think about ,and the old saying I’m sure works in a dollar store ,you get what you pay for

Ah, the "I got mine, don't care about those who don't" philosophy...

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I had forgotten until now , there was always a guy at the end of every bar who always knew everything and always had the last word so you would learn to never bother with what he said , I’m remembering especially the guy at the end of the bar couldn’t understand sarcasm now that I have remembered I won’t bother anymore

[MrFlorida]

Just go to Walmart, better selection... forget the dollar store...

[Stu from NYC]

Just go to Walmart, better selection... forget the dollar store...

They do have some very useful stuff for the dollar they charge.

[Vikingjunior]

In addition the $1 pizza in NYC is now $1.50 Imgur: The magic of the Internet (https://imgur.com/a/MtXl0KU)

[gbs317]

Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Store, I’m so confused….price check please!

[Stu from NYC]

In addition the $1 pizza in NYC is now $1.50 Imgur: The magic of the Internet (https://imgur.com/a/MtXl0KU)

When I was a kid in Brooklyn the whole pizza was a buck.

[thevillages2013]

When I was a kid in Brooklyn the whole pizza was a buck.
That pizza come in a cardboard box or was that before cardboard?:bigbow:

[thevillages2013]

Ah, the "I got mine, don't care about those who don't" philosophy...

You fargan sneaky bastage. What movie without looking it up?

[thevillages2013]

Ah, the "I got mine, don't care about those who don't" philosophy...

Charlie O did well in the French Foreign Legion.

[Stu from NYC]

That pizza come in a cardboard box or was that before cardboard?:bigbow:

Stretchwrap

[kathysherry]

It’s doomsday, I wonder what the markup is on a $1.00 item to turn a profit keep the lights on and payroll.
According to Forbes “ Dollar Tree’s DLTR namesake value promise that’s held true for decades will now be only mostly true, as the company is set to raise prices as much as $0.50 on some products. The discount chain had been testing pricier products in its “Dollar Tree Plus” collection in an effort to increase sales, but this new price increase will affect items throughout the store. Minority communities across the country may be shelling out more money as they battle raising prices from stores which typically cater to low-end consumers, especially when the majority of its products are made in other countries.”

Part of the reason for the price increase at the Dollar Tree is due to shipping price increases. As I understand it the prices are not increasing too much and they will also be selling more items from the Family Dollar Store at the low prices but up to $1.50.

[JMintzer]

I had forgotten until now , there was always a guy at the end of every bar who always knew everything and always had the last word so you would learn to never bother with what he said , I’m remembering especially the guy at the end of the bar couldn’t understand sarcasm now that I have remembered I won’t bother anymore

I remember the guy at the bar, always talking to himself...

[JMintzer]

You fargan sneaky bastage. What movie without looking it up?

Oh, please... "Johnny Dangerously"...

I had to look up a movie quote once... "ONCE..."

[JMintzer]

Stretchwrap

Well, according the the 2000 year old man (Mel Brooks), Saran Wrap is mankind's greatest invention...

[JMintzer]

Part of the reason for the price increase at the Dollar Tree is due to shipping price increases. As I understand it the prices are not increasing too much and they will also be selling more items from the Family Dollar Store at the low prices but up to $1.50.

Well, going from $1 to $1.50 -is- a 50% increase, so...

[tvbound]

The latest Consumer's Reports has an excellent, in-depth article on the whole 'Dollar Store' thing.

The Truth About Those Dollar Stores - Consumer Reports (https://www.consumerreports.org/dollar-stores/the-truth-about-those-dollar-stores/)