The retailer wants to open a new store in the Oregon county.
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Introduction
According to Wikipedia, the Dollar General Corporation is a network of a variety of shops that operates in the United States and has its headquarters in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Dollar General wants to open a new store in Wallowa County, Oregon.
But now, the people of the County have organized and want to stop the building of this new store.
Dollar General, 2024
In recent years, chains such as Dollar General and Family Dollar have focused significantly on expanding into rural areas. Some people don't like this idea.
One of the locals said the following:
“Dollar Generals have become a symbol of a community in crisis,” a recently launched website opposed to the store states. “Their presence sends the message to other businesses that a community lacks the wealth to be worthy of investment.”
These types of dollar stores have sparked controversy nationwide, with major chains focusing on low-income neighborhoods in both urban and rural settings.
Opponents argue that these stores undermine local businesses and provide substandard products at deceptive prices.
While Dollar General did not respond to criticisms regarding the anti-dollar store movement in Wallowa County, company representatives highlighted the convenience offered by dollar stores and pointed to their philanthropic activities.