An increased number of shoppers visited Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations in the first quarter as the retailer opened more than 100 new stores to begin the fiscal year.
The latest Future Consumer Index from EY details the concerns of consumers in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa and how they are adapting to rising costs.
According to the report, SNAP shoppers are less likely to shop at retailers such as Target, Whole Foods and Publix, and instead opt for Walmart, Kroger and club chains.