Discount retailers capture more sales from consumers stressed out by higher prices

Point of sale data highlights rotation of shoppers toward value and essentials

Discount retail stores such as Dollar Tree led in year-over-year growth in sales per square foot.

CoStar Analytics

September 2, 2025 | 2:26 AM

Consumers are spending more at supermarkets and dollar stores as they pull back from restaurants and some other discretionary retailers.

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