NEW: Half of all stores opening in the U.S. this year are dollar stores. These chains prey on low-income communities, shut down local businesses, and attract violent crime.
But cities like Fort Worth are fighting back and showing how working people can defeat corporate greed.
But cities like Fort Worth are fighting back and showing how working people can defeat corporate greed.
In 2019, there were at least 75 dollar stores clustered on the majority-minority east side of Fort Worth, a city divided by a highway.
When another dollar store moved in, residents took action. First, they protested. Then, they fought to change the law.
When another dollar store moved in, residents took action. First, they protested. Then, they fought to change the law.
Fort Worth ultimately passed a new ordinance that limits the spread of dollar stores.
It also requires that many new stores carry fresh produce instead of just peddling junk in a food desert.
Similar laws have also been passed in Oklahoma City, New Orleans, and Birmingham.
It also requires that many new stores carry fresh produce instead of just peddling junk in a food desert.
Similar laws have also been passed in Oklahoma City, New Orleans, and Birmingham.
Dollar stores cashed in on the pandemic — the biggest chain, Dollar General, saw profits soar up to 25% last year.
They don't spend on employees — the average hourly dollar store worker makes just over $8-an-hour. And many have to work unpaid overtime. mashed.com/170954/this-is…
They don't spend on employees — the average hourly dollar store worker makes just over $8-an-hour. And many have to work unpaid overtime. mashed.com/170954/this-is…
Dollar stores continue to wreak havoc on communities — Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar plan to open 1600 stores this year alone.
At the same time, more communities are rising up to fight the invasion of the exploitative chains. myfox8.com/news/locals-wi…
At the same time, more communities are rising up to fight the invasion of the exploitative chains. myfox8.com/news/locals-wi…
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