Truthfully I forget which store I frequent by name...just refer to them as "dollar stores", lol. But in our town there is a big difference. The dollar tree and everything a dollar are just that. The one I use has popular food items (dairy, cereal, canned goods, snacks, beer, wine, pastas etc.), household products (paper goods, detergents etc.) , basic clothes like tees, bras, kids clothes and a section with personal hygiene items. According to articles in national mags they are taking Walmart customers away...and there are select things I purchase there for maybe twenty percent less.
The "other" store has only some snacks and colas, some toys etc. and just doesn't meet my needs. It's worth checking them out for items you use often. DDD