Dollar Tree restocks fan-favorite item that's so cheap, customers are buying it by the dozen
Dollar Tree shoppers are flocking to stores to grab a fan‑favorite turquoise stoneware bowl that's being hailed as a bargain must‑have.
The $1.50 bowl, available at most stores and online, has racked up near‑perfect reviews for its quality, design, and unbeatable value.
Many fans are stocking up, with some ordering full sets of a dozen online for $18 so they can create full sets.
'I've had these bowls for about six years now, and I love them! They're easy and economical to add to or replace — I have the whole place setting,' one shopper raved.
Another gushed: 'Ten years ago these would've sold in Pier One for $6–$8.
'They're gorgeous, the quality is exceptional, and nobody would guess you bought them at Dollar Tree.'
Others insisted the bowl's 'beautiful color' won them over and were purchased because they can be used to 'dress up or dress down.'
Some longtime fans bragged about snagging them at the old $1–$1.25 price before the chain raised starting prices to $1.50.
Dollar Tree is famous for its high-quality, low-cost products and dupes available to purchase at its 16,500+ stores.
It's also highly competitive with other chains and recently declared war on Walmart over its popular summer essentials.
Items that fall under Dollar Tree's summer essentials this year include aviator sunglasses, swim goggles and party decorations.
Dollar Tree has put up a strong fight in shopping wars and dealt with competitors like Amazon and Dollar General.
The potential to score big during the Amazon Prime Day event looked promising after its day-one sales slump. However, the e-commerce giant still managed to get record sales.
Its decision to sell Family Dollar to private equity investors could also be a game changer for them in the retail game.
The $1 billion deal was finalized 10 years after the company purchased Family Dollar for roughly $9 billion.
With this sale, things are up in the air for the brand, which already shuttered hundreds of stores last year.
Dollar Tree is famous for offering high-quality, low-cost products at its 16,500+ stores
The loss of Family Dollar stores did not damage Dollar Tree's earnings.
In fact, the company was more than capable of exceeding expectations without the brand's help.
The retailer opened 148 stores and experienced a 11.7 percent increase in net sales to $1.6 billion during this year's first quarter.
With these results, the company is expecting to finish the year with net sales ranging between $18.5 and $19.1 billion.
Dollar Tree is expected to release its second quarter results on September 3.
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