“Dollarama is a fantastic place to find affordable everyday essentials, party supplies, seasonal décor, and household items. With a wide variety of products at budget-friendly prices, it’s a go-to store for anyone looking to save money without sacrificing quality. The store is well-organized, making it easy to browse through aisles filled with everything from kitchenware and cleaning supplies to snacks, stationery, and craft materials. Their selection of holiday decorations and party items is always impressive, offering trendy and festive options at a fraction of the cost of other retailers. Despite the low prices, many of Dollarama’s products are surprisingly durable and reliable. Their name-brand finds, including food, beauty, and home essentials, make it even more appealing. Plus, their ever-changing inventory means there’s always something new to discover. The convenience of multiple locations, extended hours, and quick checkout lines makes shopping at Dollarama a hassle-free experience. Whether you need affordable storage solutions, school supplies, or just some fun finds, this store consistently delivers great value. Highly recommended for budget-conscious shoppers looking for great deals on everyday items!”
“The owner is so nice and helpful to the point because I'm.disabled he will carry my stuff to the counter and open doors for me... More owners should be like this .”
“Great location…friendly and very reliable staff. Competitive pricing and lots of products ranging from household items, clothing, edibles, confectioneries etc. and hey, there’s equally a food basket there.”
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“This store has almost everything you would need to move into an apartment or a house for the first time, and plenty of special occasion items along with day to day needs!!! Wow and great prices too!!!”
“I found and bought every single bag of glass beads they had. Its the weekend, I'm dressed like a bum, was carrying a duffel bag and had no problems with the man working. He did not discriminate. Thank you, I'll be back next week to buy more beads.”
“The employees here are absolutely wonderful! Always so helpful and even on busy days they still have a smile on their face!.I enjoy coming here and usually make a daily visit.However, we could all benefit from them losing one of their security guards. He's rude, creepy and just doesn't fit with the happy atmosphere they have going on.”
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.
