3 T-Shirts for $7: The Risks and Rewards of Buying 'Irregular'
Everybody likes to discover a good bargain when they're clothes shopping. But are the "irregular" clothes marked down at discount stores a 'good' bargain or a bad deal?
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Family Dollar Reports Miserly Q1 Earnings
Family Dollar says quarterly earnings rose by less than three percent, falling shy of Wall Street expectations. And the discount store doesn't see things getting much better.
5 Things to Watch This Week: Sonic, Family Dollar, Intel TVs, Finish Line, and the January Effect
Let's go over some of the items that will help shape the week that lies ahead on Wall Street.
Walmart Rolls Into Battle Against the 'Big Three' Grocery Chains
When times get tough, even Walmart's "everyday low prices" aren't all that alluring to shoppers -- except when it comes to food. We all have to eat, and Walmart's latest push could make it an even more dominant force in the grocery business.
Why Dollar Stores Are Hotter Than Ever (Even for the Rich)
Dollar stores are luring a lot more consumers these days, and their rock-bottom prices aren't the only reason: The chains have undergone major makeovers in recent years, sprucing up their dingy digs and adding better merchandise.
Wal-Mart Is Losing to These Specialty Stores
One of Wal-Mart's problems is the rise of dollar stores, which the Great Recession has rendered trendy: It's hard to resist merchandise priced at just a buck. For investors, not all rock-bottom retailers are created equal. Here's how to shop for these stocks (and stretch your investing dollars in the process).
Could This Be the Cure for Walmart's Dollar Store Blues?
Since the Great Recession began, Walmart has been facing heavy competition from dollar stores. In response, it recently opened the first of many Walmart Express stores. Stock analysis firm Trefis explores what effect these new smaller stores will have on the future value of the world's largest retailer.
Mancession Offers Insight Into Male Shopping Trends
Men, who have endured slightly higher unemployment rates than women, have been taking on more of the household shopping, according to a recent report. The trend hasn't boded well for stores: On average, men spend less than women on each trip.
How Dollar Stores Are Eating Walmart's Lunch
Thrifty shoppers looking for low prices on basics are frequently passing up the big boxes of Walmart for the tighter aisles of their local dollar stores. The cheaper upstarts have replaced no-name products with nationally known brands and revamped their interiors to lure in a new crop of bargain hungry customers.
