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Behind Dollar General's Strategy to Dominate Rural America
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:36 pm
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Dollar General has reported 31 consecutive years of growth and is opening new U.S. stores every day. In this video, WSJ takes an inside look at how the discount retailer keeps expanding while maintaining prices significantly lower than many grocery and drug stores.
The Economics of Dollar General
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Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:42 pm to stendulkar
the damage is they are closing many rural groceries, as a certain demo is just as willing -- maybe even more willing -- to eat their processed food instead of fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:43 pm to stendulkar
I believe it.
Two low paid employees max working at the same time.
Two low paid employees max working at the same time.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:43 pm to Kafka
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the damage is they are closing many rural groceries, as a certain demo is just as willing -- maybe even more willing -- to eat their processed food instead of fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables.
Yep. Why venture out for vegetables when you can go get some orange Fanta and boxed Mac and cheese at the dollar store?
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:45 pm to AUriptide
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Two low paid employees max working at the same time.
The one by me mercifully added a self checkout.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:46 pm to Kafka
quote:I have some family that live next to one in the middle of nowhere. They are, unfortunately, all too willing to eat the processed stuff. Supposedly the store next to them is gonna start having some produce available. Maybe that'll get them to stop eating 100% crap.
as a certain demo is just as willing -- maybe even more willing -- to eat their processed food instead of fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:46 pm to jamboybarry
Usually only have 1-2 employees max at a time. The lines in those places are unreal and it usually looks like a tornado hit the inside of the store.
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Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:48 pm to stendulkar
I see these stores in "towns" that don't even have a stop light. Traditional grocery stores need a certain base of population to be successful.
They are just filling a niche (along with Family Dollar)..It's great if you need a can of beans or some bug spray..you don't have to venture into the county seat...
They are just filling a niche (along with Family Dollar)..It's great if you need a can of beans or some bug spray..you don't have to venture into the county seat...
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:48 pm to stendulkar
Today someone showed me a picture of a Dollar General that was selling gasoline! Who knew? Then come to find out I was told that Dollar General sells gas in Clinton and Independence amongst other places.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:48 pm to stendulkar
Dollar General is growing...
like a cancer.
like a cancer.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:49 pm to G The Tiger Fan
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I have some family that live next to one in the middle of nowhere. They are, unfortunately, all too willing to eat the processed stuff. Supposedly the store next to them is gonna start having some produce available. Maybe that'll get them to stop eating 100% crap.
If they are out in the middle of nowhere they should plant a garden. Then they can have a cucumber salad with the potted meat on a saltine.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:49 pm to stendulkar
The amount of overpriced shitty beach chairs and umbrellas they sell in a day down here is incredible.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:52 pm to Kafka
quote:That's why I started calling it "Diabetes General".
the damage is they are closing many rural groceries, as a certain demo is just as willing -- maybe even more willing -- to eat their processed food instead of fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables.
There's not much in their foods that is a diabetic approved consumable. EVERYTHING is high carb and added sugars in some form or another.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:52 pm to Kafka
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instead of fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables.
Try again........there's a brand new Dollar General on Lockhart Rd here in Denham that sells......you guessed it, fresh fruit and vegetables!
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:54 pm to AUriptide
And lots of shop lifting. I don’t know how they survive.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:54 pm to GetCocky11
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The one by me mercifully added a self checkout.
Uh oh, about to drop to 1 employee.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:55 pm to Shanegolang
quote:I've seen some that sell a very limited choice. They're probably being sold as a loss leader to undercut nearby groceries.
Try again........there's a brand new Dollar General on Lockhart Rd here in Denham that sells......you guessed it, fresh fruit and vegetables!
Fresh food is very perishable which cuts into the DG profit margin. Most of their other food can stay on the shelf for years.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 8:58 pm to Kafka
I hear ya brother. Certainly wasn't arguing, I was truly amazed when I saw this! And even more so, I learned today that they are selling gasoline at some stores as well! Now THAT really blew me away.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:02 pm to Shanegolang
quote:that I haven't seen in person. Another loss leader/foot traffic creator -- gas stations make their big money from the junk food inside.
I learned today that they are selling gasoline at some stores as well! Now THAT really blew me away.
Posted on 7/9/21 at 9:05 pm to stendulkar
Two words: food desert.
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