Dollar Tree Accused of Selling Cleaning Products at Inflated Prices by Charging Per Unit
What's your worst experience at a Dollar Tree?
TikTok user (@thefunnybombshell) recently put Dollar Tree on blast in a comedic video, pointing out their decision to sell cleaning products as separate pieces. The user began her post with, “Dollar Tree, or should I say, ‘Dollar 25 Tree...’” referencing their recent decision to no longer keep all items at $1 or less since late 2021.
This sparked a wave of backlash from loyal customers who were already displeased with the decision to inflate prices. Many viewers of the video mentioned other ‘DIY’ cleaning products, such as spray bottles and their nozzles, to which the TikToker joked that the next step would be “plunger sticks without the suction cups.”
It seems that Dollar Tree's loyal customers aren’t too happy with their recent decisions. She started off by exclaiming in disbelief, “I came in here for a broom…but they’ve got scrubber pads, mop pads - without the stick!”
While the video had a humorous touch, the solution to the mismatched broom is fairly straightforward. By offering a universal broomstick, customers can choose the broom head they need.
This means that the store can stock multiple products instead of just one. Take a look at the video and the comments:
“I came in here for a broom…but they’ve got scrubber pads, mop pads - without the stick!”
@thefunnybombshell‘Why take it apart and sell it separately?’ The TikToker's clip of Dollar Tree's separated broom garnered over 1.7 million views.
Dollar Tree Stores is an American discount retail chain offering products at a fixed price of one dollar. The chain operates over 15,000 stores in the United States and Canada, primarily under the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar banners.
The chain offers a wide range of products, from cleaning and health supplies to housewares, food, toys, gifts, and seasonal items. Dollar Tree Stores are known for their low prices, which attract customers looking for bargains and discounts.
In addition to its fixed-price items, the chain also offers items at sale prices, which can be up to 50% off the regular price. The stores also feature a wide selection of name-brand items and products from popular brands.
This is how people reacted:
@thefunnybombshell
Dollar Tree Stores also offer a variety of services, such as gift cards, layaway, and a loyalty program. The loyalty program allows customers to earn points with every purchase and redeem them for rewards and discounts.
The chain is committed to providing customers with a wide selection of quality products at unbeatable prices. The stores strive to offer customers a shopping experience that is both convenient and enjoyable.
However, some of the company's decisions are questionable, to say the least. Separating brooms into two products—a head and a stick—is both annoying and amusing.
Have you been in need of a replacement broomstick or perhaps looking for a broomstick to spin around like a ninja staff? Dollar Tree has you covered in their cleaning supplies section, with individual cleaning products being sold separately.
What do you think?
