Family Dollar

And But first, before we get started, I do want to let There'so many t It's absolutely crazy and there's even more to come. We've got a new clearance list, new penny list, Black Friday deals, a three day sale. And we've got a lot of great deals that nobody's really talking about yet. So make sure that you check out the pinned comment right down below t Everyt And now let's talk about Family Dollar because they are running a four day sale t It's going to start on Wednesday and run through Saturday. So keep in mind, you can use your $25 coupon. And they do have some pretty good deals that Dollar General just doesn't offer. So here we have fleece for the entire family. So sweats They also have the plush robes and headband sets. These are going to be on sale buy one, get one free. So you're paying $12. 50 for two, not bad at all. And then we also have the slippers for the entire family. Bogo free. And these start out at just $5 each. And here's another Bogo free sale on the character headphones, microphones, lanterns, walkie talkies and projector lamps. And these range in price from seven all the way up to $15. All right, next up, we're going to have the Billboard Bluetooth Party speakers. These are normally $40. They're going to be 50% off. So that's going to be paying 20. And just as a quick comparison, we have a similar deal over at DG during their three day sale, w And that's going to be on the true wireless portable Bluetooth speakers. They're going to be on sale for $10. And I t It all depends on what you need, what you want and how much you can afford. All right, up next, let's talk about kitchen appliances, because if you watch that three day sale video for Dollar General, you already know we have tons and tons of appliances that are going to be on sale. Well, over at Family Dollar, we have some good options as well. So we're going to have the Bella 10 speed blender, the two court air fryer and the five court slow cooker. These are all going to be 50% off. But be aware, t So you have to have that coupon clipped and you have to type in your phone n All right, up next, we have the printed plush throws and the throw and sock gift sets. These are going to be on sale by one get 150% off. If you're just looking for blankets, DG has you covered t But again, it all depends on what you want. You might run into Family Dollar and find some of the throw and sock gift sets that you really And I haven't seen anything If they're on sale, Bogo 50% off, pair that up with your five out 25 and it'still a good deal. All right, next step, as seen on TV products, they're going to be on sale by one get 150% off. Same t Next up, we have select gift cards. They're going to be 15% off Dollar General's also running some similar sales on their gift cards t In fact, a lot of different stores are running sales on gift cards t So you definitely want to shop around for the best gift card deal. Now t And I want to clear t So just as a quick example, let'say, So you go to pick up a $10 gift card, you're going to pay $8 out of pocket, but the full $10 is still going to be on the gift card. So you're getting the full amount, but you are only paying the $8. Hopefully that makes sense because again, it's a great way to save a few extra dollars on your Christmas shopping or even into next year. Let'say you Speaking of sales, let's get back into t So up next, they're going to have the holiday mini light sets normally priced at $4. They're going to be 50% off. So you're going to pay just $2. And they're also going to have their holiday trees priced at $20 and up. They're going to be 50% off. And they're also going to have select toys on sale by one, get one free. Now check all of your accounts for t You can use it all week long. So if you have t Again, we're going by the sale price, just Use that $5 off $25 coupon and you, my friend, have a fantastic deal. Now if you do not have that $5 off $25 coupon specifically for the toys, it's okay because t So you can wait until Saturday, head on in, pick up your toys, buy one, get one free, get your subtotal up to $25 after the sales have been applied. But that's not all. We also have some really good coupon matchups t Here we have a $3. 50 off one digital coupon on the Febreze plugins, making those just 25 cents. We also have a $2 coupon on the Febreze small spaces, making those just 150. Now quick side quest, have you all seen they have Wicked Scented Febreze products, OMG. I've yet to find these in stores, but I am definitely on the hunt. So let me know if you've found them and if they smell good. All right, up next let's talk drink deals. We have the Dr Pepper 6 packs, they're on sale $3. 40, and we also have the Dr Pepper brand 2. 0L, they're on sale $3. 45. We also have the Pepsi and Mountain Dew 12 packs, they're on sale $3. 16, and the 2. 0L are on sale $2. 50. All right, next up we have a little glitch on the Coca-Cola 12 packs. These are on sale $3. 14, and we have a $3. 15 digital coupon. So that's going to leave you paying $11 for 312 packs all week long, but we have another really, really crazy deal on the Body Armor singles. Now these are normally $165 each, but they're on sale right now $3. 00 for $4. 00, and we have a 3. 03 digital coupon. So that's going to leave you paying $1. 00 for all three. And guess what y'all, great minds, thank you all. I want to give a huge shout out and thank you to Lindsey for sending in a picture of her haul and a picture of her receipt today, and I'm not even joking when I tell you, I was literally editing t She picked up three of the 12 packs and three of the Body Armors. After all coupons are applied, you're going to pay $12 for all six products, making those just $2 each. And here's what I did today. I grabbed the Coke and Sprite 12 packs, and I did that deal all by itself, paying $11 for all three. That works out to be $3. 66 per 12 pack, but then I did a second smaller deal. I picked up three of the Body Armors and both of the Febreze products. After all coupons, I paid $2. 75 for all five items, making each one just $0. 55. So there's all kinds of different ways that you can mix and match and come up with a fantastic deal all week long t But then again, starting on Wednesday, we're going to have even more deals with that four day sale. Now one last t So you want to make sure that you clip that to your account and pick that item up before that rebate disappears. And I also want to let They are going for 97 cents per pound. So I found t 58. So after the iBotA rebate, it worked out to be about $2. 50, w So I do want to wish you all a very, very happy Thanksgiving. I'm sending y'all lots of love t And Everyt It's going to be insane. T So Stay tuned for even more crazy deals.

I'm Dollar Tree says it plans to close nearly 1000 stores across the country. After a botch purchase of family dollar, they're going to close 1000 of its family dollar store. But the first 600 shutting down they say large part because they're underperforming. It's blaming the closings on inflation theft and reduced federal food benefits. Family dollar was also fined a record $41 million last month for storing food, drugs and other products in a rodent infested warehouse. Picture t A bustling family dollar store in a small town. Your shelves are packed with household essentials, snacks and toys. All price to accommodate tight budgets. For decades, family dollar was the cornerstone of countless communities, a lifeline for families living paycheck to paycheck. Yet today, many of the stores sit empty with faded signs and locked doors. Symbols of a brand that lost its way. How does a company that thrives on simplicity and affordability fall apart in a world that's more price conscious than ever? The story about family dollars rise and fall isn't just about business. It's about competition, mismanagement and the ever changing needs of cons So let's dive into it today. In 1959, a young entrepreneur named Leon Levine opened the first family dollar store in Charlotte, North Carolina. Levine was just 21 years old, but he had a clear vision. Provide everyday necessities at rock bottom prices without the hassle of a big box store. If you could run a store with low overhead and sell at the lowest possible price, you would always have customers. And it worked. The first store was a By the 1980s, it had become a household name known for its no-frill shopping experience. And by the early 2000s, family dollar had grown into a retail powerhouse with over 8,000 stores across the United States. Its success was built on accessibility. Small format stores that popped up in urban and rural areas a For families struggling to stretch every dollar, t It was essential. Now let's pause for a second. Why was family dollars so special? It wasn't just the prices. It was the proximity. You didn't have to drive 20 minutes to a massive super store. You could walk to your local family dollar, grab milk, batteries, and cleaning supplies in a single trip. But as the 2000s rolled on, competitors Dollar General focused on small town America, opening stores in places where Walmart wouldn't bother setting up shop. Their stores were clean, organized, and well stocked. W Everyt Simple as that. Gimicky, but it was wildly successful. At the same time, Walmart was squeezing the discount retail market by offering the lowest prices possible. And Amazon was changing the game entirely with home delivery. Family dollars response? It was more stores. This sounds Except it didn't fix the issues inside the stores that they already had. Many locations were poorly managed with cluttered aisles and consistent inventory and frequent complaints about the customer service. Instead of modernizing their stores, they doubled down on expansion, creating a house of cards that would soon collapse. Entering Dollar Tree, the 8. 5 billion dollar gamble. In 2015, Dollar Tree swooped in with an 8. 5 billion dollar bid to acquire family dollar. The move was hailed as a potential game changer. Dollar Tree with its everyt Seemed But merging two retail giants isn't as simple as signing a check. First t W Next t Dollar Tree was used for running tight operations with low overhead, w And lastly, they had conflicting strategies, w But is Family Dollar supposed to switch towards a Dollar Tree style model? Or was it supposed to maintain its original pricing approach? Meanw Stores were still understaffed, inventory issues persisted, and the brand continued to lose customers to better-run competitors. Instead of a fresh start, the acquisition became a slow motion train wreck. And here's where it gets messy, In 2022, Family Dollar made the headlines for all of the wrong reasons. When the FDA investigated one of its major warehouses in Arkansas, and the findings were shocking. Over 1,100 dead rodents were discovered inside the warehouse. Products were contaminated with urine and feces, and yet they were still being s And the warehouse had a Tonight, more than 400 Family Dollar stores remain closed. The discount retailers tron- Home a rodent infestation, possibly contaminating items, bought from Alabama Family Dollar stores. From a widespread rodent infestation at its distribution center in West Memp Inspectors are saying they found live rodents, dead rodents, even dead birds. The FDA says it is working with Family Dollar to begin a voluntary recall of affected products, w T It was a disaster for the brand. Hundreds of stores had to pull products from their shelves. Customers lost trust, and lawsuits started rolling in. For a company that built its reputation on affordability, Family Dollar had suddenly become synonymous with poor quality and health risk. By 2024, Family Dollar was a shell of its former self. Years of declining sales, mismanagement, and failed turnaround efforts had taken their toll. Their store closures accelerated, employees faced widespread layoffs, and the business model no longer made sense. Even Dollar Tree, w The company announced plans to close nearly 1,000 underperforming Family Dollar locations, effectively admitting that the acquisition was a bust. But let's be real, t Firstly, Dollar Tree made it clear that it would be shutting down hundreds of Family Dollar locations permanently. The company's debt load had reached unsustainable levels, making it impossible to operate profitably, and the brand had lost its identity. It stuck between a discount retailer model and a dollar store business that never fully integrated. For Family Dollar employees, t For customers, it meant losing one of the last remaining budget-friendly shopping options in many communities. Now, let's talk about why t In many rural and low-income areas, these stores weren't just retailers, they were community hubs. Losing them wasn't just convenient, it was devastating. Families that relied on Family Dollar for affordable groceries and household essentials now face longer trips and Employees were left scrambling for new jobs in areas where retail work was already limited, and many storefronts will remain empty, turning urban blight in struggling neighborhoods. The failure of Family Dollar isn't just a corporate mistake, it's a loss felt deeply in towns and cities across America, and if there's one t You can't keep just adding stores if the ones that you already have aren't running smoothly, and you can't rely on nostalgia to keep customers coming back when there are better options just down the road. T So, what now? Competitors They're investing in cleaner stores, better inventory systems, and more importantly, customer trust. Meanw Will another brand step in to fill the gap that Family Dollar left be Or is t Only time will tell, but one t What do Did Let me know down in the comments below, and if you