The ripple effects moved outward faster than thought. As the worrisome headlines continue from West Asia as well as increased gas prices adding to inflation, news channels are reporting shoppers are moving toward discount chains, notably TJ Maxx and Ross Dress For Less. As budgets are stretched with petrol at $4.00 a gallon, shoppers have shifted to thrift mood. Looking at the tags before buying is now normal. Carrying everything from the mainstream to the obscure, these one stop shops are filling a niche.
As once mall department store staple Macy’s closes locations, the two giant discount chains thrive opening more outlets, some in first tier locales anchoring centers and main streets.
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