Shoppers Seek Bargains as Discount Formats Soar

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Discount stores are thriving. From rural communities to some of the most exclusive urban locations in the country, concepts targeting budget-conscious shoppers are capturing a growing share of sales. 

Price is understandably a key factor in the success of the format. But discounters have also found a way to tap into their customers’ motivations, offer products that fit their lifestyles, and introduce bargain hunting into new corners of the retail real estate environment.

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