5 Best Costco Buys for Single People

5 of the Best Costco Buys for Single People

Discount stores like Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Dollar General are making changes.

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Dollar General is removing 1,000 items, reducing options by 8%-9%.

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They already added fresh groceries like produce in many stores.

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Now, 5,400 stores have fresh produce, with 1,500 more by 2024.

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Dollar General wants to simplify stores by having fewer items.

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They hope this will make shopping easier for customers.

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Despite fewer items, Dollar General aims for a better shopping experience.

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