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Dollar Store
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:40 pm
So... in the middle of Covid they decided to raise everything from $1.00 to $1.25. As we know that is a 25% increase when inflation was 6-10%. A pretty substantial increase overall.
I went back w wry couple of months for basic cleaning supplies because they are cheaper.
Went back today and everything is now 1.50 except for specialty items now $3 and $5. They have effectively raised prices over 50 % since the middle of covid. It certainly is impacting those less fortunate but makes me curious how the business model can sustain that
I went back w wry couple of months for basic cleaning supplies because they are cheaper.
Went back today and everything is now 1.50 except for specialty items now $3 and $5. They have effectively raised prices over 50 % since the middle of covid. It certainly is impacting those less fortunate but makes me curious how the business model can sustain that
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Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:41 pm to dafif
Sorry you're struggling, baw.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:43 pm to dafif
That’s not how inflation works
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:44 pm to dafif
Next year I'll have to put stuff on layaway
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:44 pm to dafif
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curious how the business model can sustain that
It’s not……….
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/03/18/dollar-general-closing-stores/82511495007/
https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/2025/03/27/dollar-tree-plans-to-close-370-family-dollar-stores/82693873007/
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:45 pm to newmexicotiger
If you pay 25 cents a month you can have it paid off in 6 months!
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:47 pm to Hayekian serf
Prices go up that’s inflation.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:48 pm to dafif
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$1.00 to $1.25. As we know that is a 25% increase when inflation was 6-
The problem with inflation is it raises the price of all the hidden costs
For instance if an employee makes $10, 10% inflation would be $11 - but the cost to the company is more than $1 increase. They have to pay more in payroll tax, 401k, insurance
As for their business model, Dollar Tree’s stock is up 60% in the last 6 months. Seems to be working
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:52 pm to dafif
Looks like they need to change their name to the Dollar and a Quarter Store.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:57 pm to GeauxBurrow312
So you think when they are raising prices that the employees make more also? Your funny.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:58 pm to Hayekian serf
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That’s not how inflation works
Care to explain? My understanding is that real inflation under biden was actually around 6-10percent? Is that wrong?
I do know that raising your price from $1 to $1.25 is a 25 percent increase
Posted on 8/11/25 at 2:59 pm to SquatchDawg
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Looks like they need to change their name to the Dollar and a Quarter Store.
I think I saw them changing the sign to "tree fiddy"
Posted on 8/11/25 at 3:03 pm to dafif
How much do they charge for sports cards? When I was a kid a baseball card cost 1-cent. And you got a piece of gum inside the wrapper. The gum was very low quality but I didn't complain.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 3:52 pm to dafif
Real inflation under Biden rise Carothers board 30%+ with some items much higher
Posted on 8/11/25 at 3:57 pm to dafif
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Went back today and everything is now 1.50 except for specialty items now $3 and $5. They have effectively raised prices over 50 % since the middle of covid. It certainly is impacting those less fortunate but makes me curious how the business model can sustain that
And it is still the cheapest place to buy that stuff…
Posted on 8/11/25 at 3:59 pm to dafif
Wait until they stop being dollar stores and become tree fiddy stos.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 4:09 pm to dafif
man, when you're complaining about dollar store prices, you've hit rock bottom
Posted on 8/11/25 at 4:12 pm to dafif
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but makes me curious how the business model can sustain that
Not many people go to the Dollar Store and spend $1
Posted on 8/11/25 at 4:34 pm to dafif
You should sue them for false advertising, I mean a dollar ain’t $1.50.
Posted on 8/11/25 at 5:43 pm to dafif
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