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Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Dollar Tree restocks fan-favorite item that's so cheap, customers are buying it by the dozen
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more 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.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dollar Tree Is Raising Prices—Here's How to Tell Which Items Are Getting More Expensive
At least it's easy to spot. Sure, Dollar Tree has great copycat products, a variety of cute home goods, fun food collabs, and unique cooking products—but what is the real reason most shoppers make a stop at their local DT? The prices, of course. We had nearly 40 years of sweet, one-dollar visits to the store before the company raised prices for the first time ever to $1.25 in 2021. But we didn't have to wait 36 years for the next price increase—just last year, Dollar Tree announced it would "expand the multi-price assortment by over 300 items at price points ranging from $1.50 to $7." Oof. And now, we're seeing more and more of those price jumps. How do you know if you're picking up an item that has already increased, or will increase, in price? Look for a red sticker. What Does a Red Sticker at Dollar Tree Mean? If you've perused the aisles of your local Dollar Tree recently and seen little red dots over most of the products, you're not alone. You can find the stickers across multiple departments, and they indicate that a price increase is either already in place or coming soon. Underneath some shelves, you'll find a price strip that may indicate the new price, often $1.50 or $1.75. Because Dollar Tree is firmly a multi-priced retailer now, the store will have to be a lot clearer in indicating what costs what. Several products are now being sold with the price printed on the packaging. More printed pricing seems likely to come after all the unmarked inventory (now with stickers) is sold and out of stores. "At this point they need to change their name because nothing in Dollar Tree is a dollar now," said one TikTok user. Business Insider reported that Dollar Tree's decision to raise prices was made to weather the storm of new tariffs, after a $70 million hit on China-imported products this spring. While there will continue to be products at the $1.25 price point, several items you've come to know and love will be going up in cost. Business Insider also reported that the retailer will be bringing in new products above $1.25. So you can expect some new items on shelves soon, but you'll have to start splurging with an extra quarter or two. "This got me yesterday," said another TikTok user. "Something that was $1.25 last year was $3. I'll just go to Walmart because it's cheaper with better quality." While we often run to Dollar Tree for a quick, inexpensive item, we may start rethinking our shopping strategies. It's still an affordable price point for many items, but some things are just not worth the additional dollars. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES Solve the daily Crossword
