[TomGuy]

My town of 14k has 2 Dollar Generals and 1 Family Dollar that compete with the Walmart Supercenter.

Family Dollar actually has some of the lowest prices. Walmart has some of the highest prices for the exact same items.

[wbill]

If you look at the Dollar Stores, at least local to me, most of the products are 100% American Made.

My mother pointed that out to me. I was surprised.

Additionally, the things that she gets at the Dollar Store are of a smaller size. More tailored to a two-person household. For instance, she and dad don't NEED to get a 30-pack of toilet paper. The $1 store size is just fine.

[SMARTY]

Right. There are some things I need that I will only buy at a Dollar store

[Graybeard58]

Family Dollar actually has some of the lowest prices. Walmart has some of the highest prices for the exact same items.

May be so where you are but not here. The family Dollar here has brand name stuff and the same items at W-M are generally just a bit cheaper.

What Family Dollar has going for it for me is that it's closer than W-M. Also I've noticed that they have some items that appear cheaper until you compare the volume. Somewhat smaller packaging.