Discount Stores news and trends

Dollar Tree Earnings Show Big Wins With High-Income Value Shoppers
Earnings // December 03, 2025

Value-seeking customers at all income levels helped drive gains at Dollar Tree in the third quarter. High earners, with incomes of more than $100,000, were notable drivers of spending at the company’s locations, helping to boost same-store results. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

As Households Stretch Paychecks, Off-Price Retail Stretches Profits
Retail // August 21, 2025

For years, off-price retailers such as TJX (parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods), Ross Stores, Burlington, Dollar General and even Target have built their pitch on a simple thesis: economic downturns make bargain hunting not just appealing but essential. Get the Full Story Complete...

Discounts Lure High-Income Customers to Dollar Stores
Retail // July 02, 2025

Higher income consumers in the United States are crowding the aisles at dollar stores, moved to seek discounts in the paycheck-to-paycheck economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Report: Five Below Suspends Shipments From China Due to Tariffs
Retail // April 11, 2025

Discount retail chain Five Below reportedly suspended cargo shipments from China due to the trade war between the country and the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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As Households Stretch Paychecks, Off-Price Retail Stretches Profits

August 21, 2025
For years, off-price retailers such as TJX (parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods), Ross Stores, Burlington, Dollar General and even Target have built their pitch on a simple thesis: economic downturns make bargain hunting not just appealing but essential. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Big Lots Exec Says Mobile and Digital Become On-Ramp for Bankruptcy Exit

December 16, 2024
Big Lots’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and upcoming acquisition by Nexus Capital Management revealed the deep-rooted issues in the company’s business model, particularly its struggle to adapt to the digital age. Get...

Credit Cards Sizzle, Debt Fizzles And Alibaba Crushes Earnings

August 18, 2017
It’s Friday, which can only mean one thing — time to see what Sizzled and what Fizzled this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Quick Reads
Saks Global to Shutter Majority of off-Price Stores in Shift to Luxury Focus

January 29, 2026
Saks Global will wind down the majority of its off-price operations, including most Saks OFF 5TH locations and all Neiman Marcus Last Call stores, Reuters reported Thursday (Jan. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Report: Five Below Suspends Shipments From China Due to Tariffs

April 11, 2025
Discount retail chain Five Below reportedly suspended cargo shipments from China due to the trade war between the country and the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Sam’s Club Accelerates Store Openings, Anticipates More Business in ‘Tough Times’

April 09, 2025
Walmart’s warehouse club business, Sam’s Club, reportedly plans to open 15 stores per year, saying its ability to save customers money is even more relevant in uncertain times. Get the...

Big Lots Declares Bankruptcy as Consumers Chase Deals

September 09, 2024
Discount retailer Big Lots has declared bankruptcy and sold itself to an investment firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...