subject: Always Keep an Eye on the Competition when Starting a Dollar Store [print this page] Always Keep an Eye on the Competition when Starting a Dollar Store
With a constantly changing marketplace you will find some competitors no longer have some of the best selling items in-stock. This may be due to demand outstripping replenishment, price changes that prohibit carrying the items, or just poor product management. If the item is missing, ask an employee about it. In some cases they will provide the answer you need. If the issue is pricing of replenishment inventory do everything possible to get the merchandise into your store before you are faced with the same problem. If it is an ordering issue, capitalize by prominently displaying the product in your store. And of course never allow it to run out of stock!
