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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Sophie Clark

Dollar General gives bleak message about shoppers as they struggle to balance gas, utilities and food prices

The CEO of Dollar General has said the bar for what counts as a higher-income shopper has changed, as even people on six-figure salaries are struggling with everyday costs.

Speaking at Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference, CEO Todd Vasos said even people who make the once-idealized salary of $100,000 are shopping at his discount store to lighten their financial burden.

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