“If you have kids, Five Below at The Pinnacle is an absolute lifesaver. It is essentially a high-energy wonderland packed with games, graphic tees, room decor, tech gadgets, snacks, and seasonal fun, where almost everything is actually five dollars or less! It’s the ultimate spot to take the kids for a reward, stock up on party favors, pick up summer toys, or let them spend their own allowance money without breaking the bank. The store is bright, organized, and constantly rotating in new inventory, so there's always something cool to discover every time you walk in. (Plus, from a dad’s perspective: while the kids are busy stocking up on gaming accessories, candy, and novelty gear, you actually get to relax a bit knowing you won't walk out needing a second mortgage to pay for it all. That's a win-win in my book!) The checkout process is fast and easy, and the staff is always upbeat and helpful. Whether you're doing back-to-school shopping, holiday stocking stuffers, or just need a fun weekend pit stop with the family, Five Below at The Pinnacle hits it out of the park every time! 🎁🎮”
“This is great for a stop and shop while the laundry is getting done next door. Definitely one of the best arranged, most spacious and cleanest DG’s I’ve seen. Employees were in a great mood and that made the shopping experience that much more fun!”
“You can find anything here that you can find at Walmart and it's always cheaper then them, friendly staff, recycling for electronics to get you extra cash for stuff you don't use any more. 5 Stars!!?”
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.
