This very phenomenon is impacting Dollar General at present, with their core customer demographic spending significantly less in their stores as a result of their lack of disposable income.

Dollar General reported over $10 billion in Q1 revenue, beating expectations and raising its full-year outlook despite ...

The core Dollar General customer earns less than $35,000 per year. That demographic is responsible for 60% of the company’s overall sales, Vasos said. And, at present those customers are focused ...

CEO Todd Vasos said the company has worked to reduce its exposure to China — and limit price hikes for shoppers.

Dollar General reports Q1 sales growth, raises full-year outlook, plans 575 new stores, and keeps promotions moderate amid ...