I suggest that shoppers pay attention to the "use by" dates on any food / drink. I only purchase such items from any dollar type stores if I'm going to immediately use them (chips, candy, etc).
Although not dollar stores I once purchased a few pantry items from Bargain Hunt and Ollie's only to realize there was only a week or two left.
Dollar stores have their place for me with the occasional novel need (small brushes, gift cards and wrapping). I have a decent glass decanter that I use for coffee.
x8T6 t1_j5k7dz6 wrote
Reply to Dollar stores were the fastest-growing food retailers by household expenditure share between 2008 to 2020 according to Tufts University. While they still represent a small fraction of national household food purchases, they play an increasingly prominent role for disadvantaged and rural communities. by shiruken
I suggest that shoppers pay attention to the "use by" dates on any food / drink. I only purchase such items from any dollar type stores if I'm going to immediately use them (chips, candy, etc).
Although not dollar stores I once purchased a few pantry items from Bargain Hunt and Ollie's only to realize there was only a week or two left.
Dollar stores have their place for me with the occasional novel need (small brushes, gift cards and wrapping). I have a decent glass decanter that I use for coffee.