“Unexpectedly, both my washer and dryer died after 11 years—and of course, it happened on a Sunday! I asked ChatGPT where the best place was to find replacements, and it pointed me to Miller’s. I ended up purchasing a scratch-and-dent washer and dryer. So far, the washer is doing great. I did ask the salesman several questions because they had a few different options, but unfortunately, his answers were pretty vague. I was told the issue with the dryer was that the drum had been rubbing and that the company had repaired it. The washer came with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty, but the repaired dryer only came with a 30-day warranty. That does make me a little nervous. If the only problem was the drum rubbing and it was properly repaired, I would feel much more comfortable if the warranty were longer than 30 days. I’ve now used both machines. The washer is working great, but the dryer is very loud, which concerns me considering its previous drum issue. I have 30 days of warranty coverage on the dryer, so I’ll definitely be paying close attention to it. I’ll update this review at the end of the 30 days and let you know how everything holds up!”
“Gotta give a shoutout to this awesome asm Sheila. She made a little boys day yesterday when he wanted to buy some cards & all the other stores had been hit by scalpers--- this store came in clutch for my 9yr old son. He got 2 balls & had the best day after a bad morning. It was a drive but she came thru! Definitely will be coming back to see her! & the store was clean & orderly as well as stocked so we was very happy. Thanks again Sheila, you the real MVP!”
“I love the variety of diapers my little one always shit his pants when we are pulling into Dollar General! They have saved me so many times so Thanks Dollar General!”
“Love this store. Since I live close by I am in this store almost once a day sometimes more than once, all the workers recognize me. They say hello to every customer that walks through the door. Store is well kept, organized, clean, and well stocked. All the workers are friendly and helpful. Very great place to pick up quick dinner, cleaning supplies and pet food are good prices, and if you download the app you can link coupons to your account then when check out type phone # into credit card machine and the coupons you link will come off your total and you can even earn dollar general store cashback that can be used at Dollar general and is as easy as pulling up barcode in app for cashier to scan.”
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.
