“Daiso Japan is such a fun store to browse because they have a little bit of EVERYTHING. 😂 Household items, beauty, snacks, kitchen stuff, stationery, storage, cute little finds, you name it. Most things are very affordable, usually under $10, so it’s easy to walk in for one thing and come out with a whole bag. 😂 Definitely worth checking out! Not a critic, just sharing how it felt.”
“My first time going to Grocery Outlet. I liked that the store had so many different aisles of items. The pricing was definitely a lot less than your regular box stores. I was told by a friend that they offer discounted items for items that were closer to expiration, but I found that the items still had 2-3 years of shelf life! I was overwhelmed by how much they offered, so it took me a bit of time to sift through the store, but I like that they offer so much. They have produce, frozen items, seasoning, dry goods, toiletries, kitchen tools and more. I loved that everything was at a discounted price, so you don't feel as bad for buying certain things. I did not go in with a shopping list since I was just exploring, but the next time I go, I plan on going with a list of items that I need missing in my pantries or just some everyday items. I liked that everything was brightly colored with signs and the pricing was neatly shown, so you know what price you're paying for all the different items. The employees were very helpful in pointing me to certain products in the aisles. You could truly get lost just looking at the many things that they have!”
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.
