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December 6, 2021

Dollar General to target young, affluent consumers with Popshelf stores

Dollar General, a chain of discounted variety stores, plans to extend its Popshelf stores to 1,000 new locations by 2025. The discounter debuted this new store last year to target younger, wealthier consumers from the suburban areas. As of October 29, the chain has 100 Popshelf stores in six states. By the end of fiscal 2022, Dollar General will pilot international expansion by opening ten stores in Mexico. Generally, the discounter plans to open 1,100 stores including, Popshelf, Dollar General and the international locations. The stores are about 9,000 square feet and carry household items such as seasonal decor and party supplies with other home essentials. To read more, visit CNBC 

Hiland Dairy revives old-fashioned beverages to celebrate Christmas and the new year

Hiland Dairy, a US-based farmer-owned firm, has rolled out its three-holiday flavours of beverages as the holiday season is around the corner. The three famous flavours include Old Fashioned Custard, Pumpkin Spice Egg Nog and Old Fashioned Egg Nog. Hiland Dairy makes the beverages with organic milk and cream, eggs, and spices mixed with sugar. The downy custard eggnog has a texture similar to melted ice cream. The pumpkin eggnog tastes like a pumpkin pie and fills the room with its fall like aroma. The retail price of these beverages is $2.59. To read more, visit CSPdailynews

Dollar General to target young, affluent consumers with Popshelf stores

Dollar General, a chain of discounted variety stores, plans to extend its Popshelf stores to 1,000 new locations by 2025. The discounter debuted this new store last year to target younger, wealthier consumers from the suburban areas. As of October 29, the chain has 100 Popshelf stores in six states. By the end of fiscal 2022, Dollar General will pilot international expansion by opening ten stores in Mexico. Generally, the discounter plans to open 1,100 stores including, Popshelf, Dollar General and the international locations. The stores are about 9,000 square feet and carry household items such as seasonal decor and party supplies with other home essentials. To read more, visit CNBC 

Hiland Dairy revives old-fashioned beverages to celebrate Christmas and the new year

Hiland Dairy, a US-based farmer-owned firm, has rolled out its three-holiday flavours of beverages as the holiday season is around the corner. The three famous flavours include Old Fashioned Custard, Pumpkin Spice Egg Nog and Old Fashioned Egg Nog. Hiland Dairy makes the beverages with organic milk and cream, eggs, and spices mixed with sugar. The downy custard eggnog has a texture similar to melted ice cream. The pumpkin eggnog tastes like a pumpkin pie and fills the room with its fall like aroma. The retail price of these beverages is $2.59. To read more, visit CSPdailynews