A THRIFTY influencer recently shared a Walmart discovery that could save customers money.
The product is even cheaper than a similar version available at Dollar Tree.
Although Dollar Tree is known for having low prices, that doesn’t mean it’s always the cheapest option.
Thrifter Kim (@dollartreedollie on Instagram) shared a Walmart find that outperformed his local store.
In a post to her 177,000 followers, she showed off a pot holder and tea towels on offer for 96 cents.
This is less than similar products available at Dollar Tree.
Kim said the Walmart versions were “even cheaper.”
The dollar chain sells dish towels for US$1.25.
However, Dollar Tree versions also come in sets of two or three cloths, which means they can be more cost-effective.
THRIFTERS REACT
While it’s unclear exactly how popular the tea towels are, some of Kim’s followers were thrilled with them.
“So cute,” one commented on the post. “Great buy!”
Another said he got his for even less.
“I just bought this for 50 cents,” they said.
They didn’t say if they found them on sale somewhere or if their local Walmart offers them for less money.
Prices may vary between stores.
Not everyone was entirely impressed by the cheap cloths.
“These are really cute but the quality is meh, they like to repel water and don’t absorb very well,” said another commenter.
Kim responded to this comment.
“I think they’re more for show than for cleaning!” she said.
DOLLAR PROBLEM
The dollar store industry has undergone major changes in recent years.
Inflation has made the business model of selling cheap products more difficult.
Dollar Tree recently raised its maximum price to $7.
Dollar Tree Prices
Despite the store’s name, Dollar Tree has recently added items that cost more than $1 to its inventory.
Most items in the store cost no more than $1.25, but items in the Dollar Tree Plus section cost up to $5.
Dollar Tree introduced Plus aisles at 100 locations in 2019 as part of an effort to diversify its products.
As of 2021, Dollar Tree has added the items to more than 1,500 locations.
“We believe that testing additional pricing above $1 for Dollar Tree products will allow us, over time, to expand our assortments, introduce new products, and better serve our customers’ everyday needs,” President and CEO Michael Witynski said in a communicated. declaration.
“Our brand promise is that customers get great value for what they spend at Dollar Tree. We will continue to fiercely protect that promise, regardless of price.”
The chain recently announced that it will close around 1,000 stores.
Dollar General is paying $12 million following an OSHA settlement.
They were given just a few hours to make four changes.
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