“I went to Dollar General in New Buffalo yesterday evening to buy some chips and salsa for an office party. The gentlemen behind the counter was so nice and welcoming. We had a short conversation about how chips are the best snack”
“Great customer service great people and all around great experience only complaint. Is the hours posted on google are not correct bare open at 10 not 9 on saturday”
“I had a delightful shopping experience at Family Dollar in Three Oaks! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the cleanliness and organization of the store. It was easy to navigate through the aisles, and I appreciated how well-stocked everything was. The variety of products available was fantastic! I found everything I needed, from everyday essentials to fun seasonal items. The prices were incredibly reasonable, making it a great place to stock up on household goods without breaking the bank. What truly stood out to me was the friendly and helpful staff. They greeted me with smiles and were more than willing to assist with any questions I had. Their customer service made my shopping trip even more enjoyable. I also loved the great selection of snacks and treats! I picked up a few items for my family, and they were all hits. It’s the perfect spot for grabbing a quick treat or some last-minute party supplies. Overall, my visit to Family Dollar in Three Oaks was fantastic! I left with everything I needed and a smile on my face. I highly recommend this store for anyone looking for quality products at unbeatable prices. I can’t wait to return!”
“Ed and April were excellent in customer service tonight. I was greeted and the Ed approached me to tell me about a sales I was delighted.if he isn’t in management he should be. April checked me out and was very kind and helpful she even thanked me for bringing the cart back in. I’m so grateful to see great customer service. I’m a former retail district manager and these two are excellent customer service representatives. I wish I could give a 10.”
“Rolling prairie DG is by far the best in the area. Clean store always met with a hello and always make you feel comfortable willing to help kudos to rolling Prairie dollar general”
“Great place! They sell surplus items at very affordable prices. I especially like their 5 gallon buckets of laundry detergent (Tide or Gain). They have a surplus of tools and household supplies.”
“My experience today was great! The store was nice and clean, I was able to find everything with ease, my coupons and sale prices worked as expected and Jeremy and Caden we very helpful and friendly.”
“Staff was great. Customers were rude. Person ahead me at cooler touched every drink in row despite the pandemic. Customers didn't wear masks, crowded the line, and ignored store directions to social distance. Early morning is best time to go to avoid getting sick.”
“I have noticed improvements in displays, more products and better organization. Very handy store to have available when you just can't deal with the big box stores!”
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.
