MARCH 14, 2024

Dollar Tree plans 1,000 store closures

Family Dollar banner continues to struggle; Dollar Tree sees strong consumables sales.

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Category update: Strong sales for deli-prepared foods, entertaining in February

Fresh meat, frozen seafood also had a strong performance amid easing inflationary pressures.

February online grocery sales at $7.9B, down 10% from last year

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Dollar Tree on Wednesday said it plans to close 1,000 stores, including 600 Family Dollar locations that are slated to close in the first half of fiscal 2024. Is this setback a one-off for the discount retailer due to cutbacks in SNAP benefits, or is there more trouble brewing than meets the eye?

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