Dollar Stores Turning to 'Sin Items' to Boost SalesCigarettes, wine and beer being added as traffic drivers with higher profit margins. New Smoke Signals What's Making Dollar Stores So Popular? Price is not the only reason consumers are flocking to the channel. Family Dollar Details 2012 Expansion Plans The dollar store chain seeks to open as many as 500 new locations over the next 12 months, thanks to positive sales and profits. Family Dollar Expansion Continues With 7,000th Store Opening The discount retailer plans to open another 300 new stores in the coming fiscal year. Nickle And Dimed By Dollar Stores Walgreens to Add More Fresh Foods to 400 Stores Locations are in “food deserts” where access to produce and other goods is scarce. Beer Competition Brews Competitive Watch: Family Dollar Selects APT's Market Basket Analyzer Retailer signed a license of APT's software to enhance its business analytics platform. Hispanic Retail Summit Sets Store Visits to Latino-focused Supermarkets and Specialty Stores Las Vegas study tour will include Supermercado La Bonita, Marianna's, Best Buy and Family Dollar. First Previous 4 5 6 Next Last