The concept that you can put merchanize on open shelves, staff the store with one employee, and expect to be paid for said merchandize is inconsistent with the current structure of society in the neighborhoods where dollar stores are located.
Dollar General & others supply a need for rural areas...a quick trip to buy milk/bread/beer/cigs.
Where I live-—the nearest grocery store is 25 miles or 24 miles or 35 miles.
WE like it like that.
Quiet living-—we make out lists & buy accordingly....once a month