Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Five Below largely beat earnings expectations as customers stocked up ahead of tariffs.

Rudnick was among the shoppers here Thursday, amazed and perhaps impressed by the Tennessee-based retailer’s first-quarter $10 billion sales record.

CEO Todd Vasos said the company has worked to reduce its exposure to China — and limit price hikes for shoppers.

Dollar General set a quarterly sales record as Americans tighten their budgets and spend more at dollar stores.

Consumers are trying to saving money by preparing more meals at home and dining out less, boosting demand for pantry staples ...