John Boccuzzi, Jr.

Dollar General Getting Into Beer and Wine Biz

August 20, 2010

FROM RETAILWIRE:
Dollar General has done well selling consumables in other categories so why not try its hand at beer and wine? How big a competitive threat do you think dollar stores are to other retail outlets that currently sell beer and wine?      [more...]

$2 Buck Chuck worked at Trader Joe's. I could see Dollar stores soaking up business from smaller mom & pop outlets. I don't see premium or import brands wanting to participate because of the perception. Private label and low-priced beer and wine should do really well.