If you shop at Dollar General, prepare for this major change
About 200 locations in the popular store chain could be affected.
General dollar develops rapidly in the United States according toForbes, the retailer at reduced price opensThree new locations Every day, giving customers more options to take advantage of its low prices every day. But in addition to increased access and affordable pricing, many buyers count on Dollar General for a quick and easy shopping experience. Now the retailer has announced a major change to his commercial model that could change the way you shop - and he could come to a store near you. Read the rest to discover what Dollar General changes has planned for around 200 locations.
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Dollar General has brought a number of changes this year.
Dollar General capitalizes on its low price to help attract and maintain its customers. In fact, the company recently started toAnnounce its prices of $ 1 to betterRivalize with Dollar Tree,,Michael Montani, an analyst of the investment bank company Evercore, told ABC-Affiliate Kake in Wichita, Kansas.
Its $ 1 products are also more strategic and clearly positioned by signaling, the media reported. But while the Dollar Tree leaders did not talk about these movements compared to a rivalry with Dollar Tree, they recently commented on a different store initiative, which is currently in motion.
There can only be one way to check your local general dollar.
Many of us like to use self-truth, quickly scan our items, slide a credit card and head to the door. However, other buyers like to interact with a cashier and have help with the purchasing process. If you shop at Dollar General, this last option could soon be eliminated.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
As indicated by Grocery Dive, the retailer is currentlyTest self-treatment as the only way to buy items. The announcement occurred in May 26calling, withJeff Owen, Dollar General Operating Head, who began that the process will be implemented in 200 stores in 2022. Officials have not confirmed which locations would pilot the exclusive self-truth model.
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Self-treatment is already an option in certain general stores in dollars.
Self-treatment is currently available from 8,000 Dollars General18,356 American locations, but the company hopes to bring this number to 11,000 at the end of 2022, Owen said on the call. The change of general dollar is largely attributed to the increase in costs and the need to "remain attractive for its customers", reported Grocery Dive.
"Due to the success of self-truth and popularity with customers, we have recently launched a store driver who is entirely to check," said Owen on the call, adding that Dollar General has experienced solids customer adoption rate "by adding this option.
The plan is part of the Fast Track initiative of Dollar General, said Owen, adding that the objectives include "increased labor productivity in our stores, improving the convenience of customers and the improvement of the Availability in terms of plan ". The first phase of the accelerated track consisted in optimizing how general dollars stores are stored, and the second component focuses on self-dialing.
The retailer will always have employees, but they will play other roles.
According to Owen's Declaration on the call of results, Dollar Tree Associates will always have jobs, even if the purchasing process is entirely converted into self-treatment.
"Although our partners will remain available to help customers if necessary in these stores, we believe that this 100% self-checking option could further improve the convenience proposal, while allowing our partners to devote even more time To customers in service, "said Owen.
There will also be more general locations in dollars that need employees, because the retailer plans to open 1,110 new stores this year. In the first quarter of 2022 only, 239 New Dollar General Stores opened their doors.
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