It’s been a rough couple of years for dollar stores, which have struggled with shifting consumer demand and inflation. Most, if not all, have decided to raise their prices above the one-dollar mark, compromising their competitive advantage.

Dollar General has announced it will shutter even more stores after closing several locations less than two months ago. Discount Retailers Struggling This Year At one time, you would be hard pressed to find a strip mall without some sort of discount retail store.