www.dollarstoreservices.com - There are more dollar stores than drugstores the America and there is a good reason as shoppers are transitioning to more economical consumer habits. According to a new survey by Colliers International in mid 2001 there were 21500 dollar stores and 19700 drug stores. What does this say about how people shop nowadays? And about the state of the economy? One of the hottest retail trends in recent years has been both the independent and the big chain dollar stores. In today's economy many retailers have struggled to stay afloat as a result of consumers scaling back their spending. One way consumers cut down on their expenses was by shopping in dollar stores. John Lafronz is the general manager of Dollar Store Services in Las Vegas. John knows why dollar stores are so popular as an entry level business for first time entrepreneurs as well as seasoned business owners. His company has been experiencing explosive growth since starting in 1995. "Shoppers are all stocking more food and other consumables (paper products, health and beauty supplies) than they used to, which makes sense: Once these consumables are consumed, the shopper will need to return to the store for more. This is repeat business!" In addition to the everyday items shoppers are buying for less a Dollar Store's Success is also tied directly to the quality of that store's location. Lafronz went into what specifically they look for in finding the "optimum" location for a dollar store ...

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