Dollar General Just Raised a Huge Red Flag About the State of the Economy. What Does It Mean for Investors?

A good way to gauge the overall health of the economy, and consumers specifically, is to pay attention to what retailers are saying. One retailer that focuses on offering value to discount shoppers is Dollar General (NYSE: DG). It has more than 20,000 stores throughout the country and has been a growth beast over the years -- but it is seeing signs of trouble. Last year, it said its core customer was struggling and feeling "financial constrained." But on its latest earnings call, it suggested that things may be much more dire than that.A struggling consumer is nothing new for Dollar General. And it's arguably not a new theme for the business, especially as it focuses on low-income shoppers who earn an average of less than $40,000 per year. These are going to be the consumers who are facing the greatest financial difficulty in the country, and inflation only exacerbates their challenges.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool