Buying the discount chain was meant to boost performance over rivals but instead it has become a profit drag
A deal would reverse an acquisition that drew pressure from activist investors
People in the US are being squeezed to such an extent that they are spending less altogether
No-frills retailers step up investment to attract middle-income shoppers in search of cheaper groceries
Dollar General and Dollar Tree do the same thing, but one does it better
US discount store chain known for ‘Everything’s $1’ slogan to roll out change at 8,000 locations
Rising freight costs and wage expectations pose dilemma for chains known for $1 products
Sales jump at Dollar General and Family Dollar as thrifty shoppers safeguard budgets
Bargain hunting is cool with shops doing their bit to attract middle-class consumers
The US discount retailer plans to shut 390 stores at chain it bought for $9bn
Activist fund says inflation has made the discounter’s $1-an-item strategy untenable
Group unveils nearly 2% stake in US discount retailer
Better than expected results from retailers underline economic pressure to find bargains
Shares in Dollar Tree and Dollar General gain on higher customer traffic
Shares should recover despite troublesome 99p Stores takeover
Main indices lower as traders take in latest ECB rate cut
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