Dollar Tree and Dollar General Report Sales Gains as Shoppers Cut Costs

The biggest dollar-store chains in America say they have seen more customers visit their stores in recent months, with shoppers trying to stretch every dollar they spend in an uncertain U.S. economy.

Dollar General, the sector’s largest retailer, with more than 21,000 stores across the country, said on Thursday that comparable stores sales were up 3.5 percent in its most recent quarter. The company reported its fifth straight quarterly rise in store traffic, which was up 2 percent.

Customers also spent more per transaction at Dollar General, and the company raised its financial guidance for the remainder of the year.

“Our core customers continue to be financially constrained, with a variety of factors impacting their budget,” Todd Vasos, the chief executive of Dollar General, told investors and analysts on a conference call. “Most notably, higher and more volatile fuel prices have forced customers to further prioritize purchases with a focus on value and affordability.”

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/business/dollar-general-dollar-tree.html