“I absolutely love everything about this Giant Tiger! The store itself is a dream...so massive, bright, and wonderfully spacious that finding your treasures is pure joy. But what truly makes this spot pure magic is the heart and soul of the people who work here. The entire staff feels like family. Bobby in grocery is always an absolute gem, and the sweet lady in housewares brings so much warmth to every interaction. Today, she was chatting with a two-year-old and their parents, being so lovely and attentive...it was just precious! And then there's Tonia at the front end...she is pure sunshine! She greets everyone with the biggest, most genuine smile and the best energy. If Tonia is on cash, I don’t care how long her line is...I will happily wait just to have my goodies scanned by her, share a bright moment, and hear her lovely laugh. That incredible, uplifting vibe spreads to everyone, even making the fellow shoppers extra kind and respectful. Shopping here completely brightens my day every single time!Thank you, Giant Tiger Bedford!”
“Excellent Store with great service and awesome selection with a little of everything... It's a great location with excellent prices. Stop by as it's a budget friendly place to get all your household items. Whether you are local or visiting its worth checking out... 🥰👍👍”
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.
