“Some reasonably priced items and many Canadian products available. Staff always seem friendly and efficient at check out. Store is in a good location close to gas station fast food and access to the highway. Plenty of parking.”
“I would like to highlight the exceptional and consistent service provided by Xavier, a store associate at the Dollarama in Casselman. Xavier is the tall young man with colorful clothing — and by the way, I love his style! He brings a splash of color and positivity into our lives. I do not know him personally — I am neither a friend nor a family member — but his attitude left such a strong impression that I felt it deserved to be mentioned. Xavier is remarkable, and I have noticed that he provides the same level of attention and courtesy to me as he does to every other customer. Each time I see him in the store, he demonstrates outstanding professionalism. He is friendly, attentive, efficient, and always willing to help, regardless of how busy or hectic the store may be. His positive and respectful attitude truly makes a difference in the customer experience. His warm welcome alone makes people want to come back. Over the years, many employees have come and gone at this location, but I have rarely received service as reliable and high-quality as Xavier's. I shop there often (hahaha), and every time I do, Xavier delivers excellent service — and he does so bilingually, which I deeply appreciate. It’s this kind of consistency and human warmth that truly enhances the shopping experience. In a world where courtesy can sometimes feel rare, Xavier stands out with his positive and steady presence. He is the kind of employee who brings great value to a company and truly deserves recognition. I sincerely wanted to acknowledge his excellent work. Xavier is a real asset to your team. Bravo, Xavier! Keep up the great work and never lose that wonderful smile. You may not realize it, but your kindness and positive attitude can truly brighten someone’s day. Some people might be going through a tough time, and your warm welcome offers them a bit of comfort. Thanks to you, they leave the store feeling a little lighter — without you even knowing it.”
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.
