“They have so much cool stuff and there is a wide variety of things. They have the best candy/sweets section. They have some candy that I cant find anywhere else that I use to eat as a child. There are all kinds of makeup and skincare dupes that are priced much cheaper than you will find anywhere else. The workers are very friendly and extremely helpful as well. This place is a must!!”
“Don’t sleep on this one. If you haven’t been to Checkouts lately then you haven’t been to Checkouts. It’s changing! Imagine if Goodwill, the day-old bread store, and your favorite thrift store had a baby—that is exactly the vibe here. It is fast becoming a treasure hunter's paradise. Thanks to the addition of fantastic new vendor booths, the variety is better than ever. If you love the thrill of the hunt, Checkouts Emporium is an absolute must-visit. You’ve probably driven by it hundreds of times. It’s time to stop in for a treasure hunt. They have recently expanded the space with fantastic new vendor booths, bringing an even wider variety of unique goods, vintage finds, and local treasures to explore. What can you find? Antiques. Furniture. Signs. Candles. Longaberger baskets. Tools. Vinyls. Baseball cards. Pocket knives. Toys. Old lunch boxes. Raggedy Ann & Andy items. Holly Hobbie. Annie. Funko Pop. Tupperware. China and place settings. Fiesta Ware. Cast iron. Homemade items. Jewelry. And lots more. The best part about this place is the consistency—there are daily changes and new items hitting the floor regularly, so it truly feels like a different store every time you walk in. Whether you are a local regular or just passing through, the friendly atmosphere, unbeatable prices, and ever-changing inventory make it impossible to leave empty-handed. Highly recommended!”
“I like going into this family dollar. The employees are always helpful. I was able to find the item that I was looking for. They always have some nice tank tops too for the summer.”
“Friendly Staff,Very well stocked has turned into my go to place instead of Crowded Crazy Wal-Mart to get run out of items from the Pantry and fresh Produce/bananas!”
“If you been in one they are pretty much the same. They should have to legally changed their name. They are not a dollar store. You have to pay attention you maybe paying 5 dollars or more for something you used to get for a dollar.”
“Believe it or not I was in and out pretty quick. There were only 2 people in front of me. This DG actually has friendly knowledge people working here unlike some DG locations. I shop this location often and never have any issues unlike many of other DG stores.”
“This is the nicest, most organized Dollar General I’ve ever patronized. I live within walking distance so ever since they opened, I have frequented this store at least 1-3x a week on average. I have witnessed their growth & progress as they have transitioned into a unified, professional, & effective team. Regarding the comment about the shelves being bare: Considering they literally opened their doors during the very first Stay at Home Order (April or May of 2020), when literally ALL stores were experiencing bare shelves, I feel they’ve done really well for themselves overall. But either way, I haven’t seen any bare shelves since lol.”
“Store is clean every time go in. They are usually pretty well stocked but didn't have saltine crackers this time but they did have those oyster crackers so those worked fine. Can't have chili without crackers lol.”
“The visit was fine. Grabbed a couple of items, paid and left. Cashier was friendly, Store was needing product put away so you can go down the aisles without having to maneuver.”
“This is an amazing store that saves my family TONS of money! It's a HUGE warehouse of anything you can imagine at unbelievable prices. I will never pay full retail price again. I buy all of my tolietries, cleaning supplies, housewares, light bulbs, lawn & garden, electronics, tools, toys at XPLOR Liquidation Warehouse. Honestly, you will be amazed at all the bargain prices!”
“Plan to spend more than a dollar, but it is convenient if you need an item or two and don't want to go to the grocery store. They carry a lot of stuff and frozen fast food, good milk ! Dog supplies too!”
“My wife and I visited Old Time Pottery in Foley, AL, on 6-12-2025 during a trip to Gulf Shores. We have been to this store a number of times in the past. We love the place and NEVER walk out empty-handed. Lots of merchandise for the home, patio and yard. And the prices are very reasonable. Had to mark them down one star though because the A/C was not working that day. They had large fans running to help move the air around inside. Buckets were also sitting around on the floor to catch either rain water or A/C condensation. Don't know which. At any rate, it was 90 degrees outside and not much better inside. But hey, I'm sure they will get that fixed PDQ. You need to check this place out the next time you're in the area. Bet you don't walk out empty-handed either.”
“I love shopping at the store on 181 in Daphne. The staff are all extremely helpful and very poliet. They do their best to keep it neat and orderly even when they are short staffed and very busy.”
Burlington Stores is giving its locations a major makeover. The off-price retailer has already transformed about half of its 1,115 stores and plans to complete the redesign across its entire fleet by the end of 2026. The company calls this makeover "Store Experience 2.0." Gone are the cramped aisles and confusing layouts that once defined discount shopping. Instead, Burlington is creating wider walkways, organized sections, and clearer signs to help shoppers find what they need.
Dollar General is adding more of its private label food offerings to stores, following similar moves by big retailers like Walmart and Amazon as store brands keep growing in popularity. The store is launching new items under its own labels, including ice cream, cinnamon rolls, coffee syrups, and salad dressings. The move comes as store brand sales reached $271 billion in 2024, up nearly 4% from 2023.
Daiso, the beloved Japanese retailer known for its variety of affordable household goods, is expanding further in the U.S. market. This week, the company is celebrating the grand openings of three new stores in Texas and California. On Saturday, Aug. 10, Daiso debuted an 8,000-sq.-ft. location in Beaumont, Texas, at Dowlen Towne Center, as well as two Southern California stores - a 6,319-sq.-ft. space in Van Nuys at Mid Valley Marketplace and a 5,200-sq.-ft. store in Westminster at Westminster Center.
Dollar Tree is moving into 170 former 99 Cents Only stores, marking a big shift in the discount retail landscape. The company announced Wednesday it's taking over leases in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas, with plans to reopen the stores under its own brand as early as fall 2024.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet just landed a great deal of its own, winning a $14.6 million bankruptcy auction for 11 former 99 Cents Only store locations across Texas. The discount retail chain pounced after 99 Cents Only abruptly went out of business in March, shuttering all 371 of its stores in California, Arizona, Texas, and Nevada. Ollie's quickly made an opening "stalking horse bid" to grab over a dozen of the empty properties.
