Shoppers hunt for deals, but Dollar General and Dollar Tree aren't reaping the benefits
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Dollar General and Dollar Tree have reduced their sales forecasts despite consumers seeking deals, as low-income households face inflation challenges. Both companies are set to report earnings this week.
December 03, 2024 | 12:15 pm
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Dollar General has lowered its sales outlook due to inflation impacting low-income shoppers, who are its primary customers. Earnings report is expected this week.
Dollar General's primary customer base, low-income households, is struggling with inflation, leading to a reduced sales outlook. This is likely to negatively impact the stock price in the short term, especially with the upcoming earnings report.
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Dollar Tree has also reduced its sales outlook as inflation affects its core low-income customer base. The company will report earnings this week.
Similar to Dollar General, Dollar Tree's sales outlook has been cut due to inflationary pressures on its main customer demographic. This is expected to negatively affect the stock price in the short term, with earnings results pending.
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