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Dollar General CEO Observes Shift in Consumer Perception Amid Inflation

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Dollar General CEO said that consumers earning $100,000 annually no longer perceive themselves as high-income shoppers due to rising gas prices and inflation. The CEO emphasized that having 2,000 items at or below $1 is particularly significant for consumers in the current economic climate. This statement highlights the changing shopping habits influenced by high inflation and increasing living costs.

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