If there is a place where we know we can get the essentials without breaking our wallets, Dollar Tree would be top of the list. Dollar Tree has been the savior for young adults, families, and fixed-income seniors who require a shopping trip.
What makes Dollar Tree unique? To the consumer, Dollar Tree provides a place of no judgment. Many people have the perception that shopping at a discounted store means that the consumer is bearing the weight of having a low income. But Dollar Tree makes it a point to give consumers the power by giving them the best bargains in town.
As consumers, we are instantly attracted to the presentation of what a business is offering. Dollar Tree is known to work the mind of buyers by displaying the biggest thing that we all love: affordable, nearly free items. Dollar Tree's marketing perspective is vital, especially during the holiday season. Personally, when I think about shopping during the holiday season in my childhood, I instantly think of Dollar Tree. I would go shopping with my mother and sister for gifts for family, friends, and church members. So as an adult, while I see the holiday season ads of shopping, it forms and retrieves memories that bring the shopping experience into a positive light.
However, Dollar Tree was a hot topic in the consumer world last year. In November 2021, the company officially raised the price from 1.00 to 1.25. This alarmed consumers due to the value that they invested in for many years. The consumer's behavior of this outcome was no surprise to the retail industry. Many people thought that this may have been the worst decision and it was an insult to the loyal customer base. The sensitivity from the consumers was displayed and seen by the company's board. The board implied that this decision was made to ensure that Dollar Tree offered the highest product quality to the customer base. The persuasion and sweet talk definitely calmed the store heading into 2022.
As someone in his 30s who loves to shop, I am never afraid to walk inside a Dollar Tree to grab the items I need. My view as a consumer is the appreciation of a company that offers so much at an affordable price. However, this could be argued to another consumer. Would you instead shop at Target or K-Mart to get cleaning products that are twice as expensive as Dollar Tree, just to prevent yourself from being shamed for shopping at a heavily discounted store? I believe that Dollar Tree's approach wins the day to keep the consumer first.
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