Ground cinnamon sold at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar tainted with lead: FDA

Ground cinnamon sold by US discount retailers is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded, federal health officials said Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration said cinnamon sold by stores including the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar contains lead at levels that could be unsafe for people, particularly children, with prolonged exposure to … Read more

Chinese budget e-commerce app Temu is snatching business from US dollar stores ahead of lucrative holiday season

Temu, the fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platform selling US$4 home decor and US$10 shirts, is successfully taking on US dollar stores including industry leader Dollar General, according to the latest market share data. As of last month, Temu accounted for nearly 17 per cent of market share in the United States within the discount stores categories, … Read more