However, in recent years, the battle for budget-conscious shoppers has intensified, with Walmart and Target increasingly competing with dollar stores for dominance in the low-price retail space.

Trips to retailers such as Target (TGT) and Walmart (WMT) have become a hassle, with everyday essentials locked up. Rising frustration over the practice is sending shoppers straight to Amazon (AMZN).

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