Discount Stores news and trends

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...

Sam’s Club Accelerates Store Openings, Anticipates More Business in ‘Tough Times’
Retail // 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 Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Burlington and Ross Double Down on Value as Consumers Seek Deals
Earnings // March 07, 2025

In an era where consumer confidence is being tested by inflation and rising living costs, off-price retailers like Burlington Stores and Ross Stores are doubling down on strategies that emphasize value and flexibility. Both companies have adapted to increased demand for discounts by balancing quality,...

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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...

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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 unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By […]

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...

99 Cents Only Declares Bankruptcy as It Shuts Down Stores

April 08, 2024
Discount retailer 99 Cents Only has declared bankruptcy as it prepares to shutter its stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...