At Dollar General, sales of "consumable" goods are up. But profits are down.

Aug 29, 2024
The retailer can only raise prices so much — households that earn less than $35,000 a year account for 60% of its sales.
Even when wholesale prices for its goods rise, Dollar General can only charge its customers so much. 
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The closing of a Nashville Piggly Wiggly leaves some with few shopping options

May 12, 2022
The chain, which dates back to 1916, in many ways created the business model for a modern grocery store. But some stores are struggling today's retail environment.
Customers continued to trickle in to a Piggly Wiggly in downtown Nashville during the store’s final days. The store closed in April.
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