Discounters often prosper in downturns, but recently they have been hurt by rising costs and their customers’ precarious finances
The Chinese online retailer has made inroads among low-income shoppers
Buying the discount chain was meant to boost performance over rivals but instead it has become a profit drag
A deal would reverse an acquisition that drew pressure from activist investors
People in the US are being squeezed to such an extent that they are spending less altogether
No-frills retailers step up investment to attract middle-income shoppers in search of cheaper groceries
Dollar General and Dollar Tree do the same thing, but one does it better
US discount store chain known for ‘Everything’s $1’ slogan to roll out change at 8,000 locations
Rising freight costs and wage expectations pose dilemma for chains known for $1 products
Sales jump at Dollar General and Family Dollar as thrifty shoppers safeguard budgets
Bargain hunting is cool with shops doing their bit to attract middle-class consumers
The US discount retailer plans to shut 390 stores at chain it bought for $9bn
Activist fund says inflation has made the discounter’s $1-an-item strategy untenable
Group unveils nearly 2% stake in US discount retailer
Better than expected results from retailers underline economic pressure to find bargains
Shares in Dollar Tree and Dollar General gain on higher customer traffic
