The acquisition of 99 Cents Only leases out of bankruptcy gives Dollar Tree a cheaper way to grow rather than building new stores and helps the Virginia-based chain extend its reach on the West Coast.
Dollar General will pay its workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Some stores are now offering seniors-only shopping hours to accommodate vulnerable guests, including shoppers over 65 and those with underlying health conditions.
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A Dollar General employee gets dragged by a getaway car as shoplifters try to make their escape.
