With a base of over 9,200+ locations today Dollar General
is set to add another 625 units over the next 12 months. Dollar General will be aggressively targeting
food deserts in a rush to best Walgreens on locations and food options.
Both Walgreens and Dollar General offer a full range of
package food, and Heat-N-eat prepared food.
In addition each has or is trying its hand at Ready-2-Eat fresh and
prepared food. Walgreens is winning
currently but continues to test many products and concept formulas. Dollar
General is testing Ready-2-Eat as well, they can’t be discounted.
Food Manufactures this is a perfect opportunity to push
your new products. These are two of the
most successful retailers in the US.
They both understand that the grocerant niche filled with ready-2-eat
and heat-N-eat fresh and prepared meal bundled options has been the sole driver
of retail foodservice for the past three years and there is no sign of things
changing. I believe both can win in this
space.
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