We love getting a deal and saving money here in our Pine Tree State, and the most popular dollar store chain can be found all over Maine!

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Yes, we love dollar stores here in Maine, and for good reason! They’re a lifesaver when you need to grab food, snacks, home decorations, or household supplies without spending a fortune. These stores make it easy to stick to a budget while still getting the things you need. From everyday essentials to fun finds, dollar stores serve a great purpose for Mainers everywhere.

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So, given all of that, how do we determine what makes a chain the biggest in America? What metrics are we looking at?

ScrapeHero analyzed the largest discount stores in the US, focusing on their nationwide and state-by-state presence. These stores, defined by their lower pricing models compared to competitors and manufacturer-suggested prices, include chains like Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Five Below. The report highlights their resilience against e-commerce challenges and continued expansion, unlike pricier competitors.

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Okay, with that established, which dollar store chain—with over 60 locations in Maine—is considered the biggest and most popular in America?

According to ScrapeHero and their report ‘The Largest Discount Stores in the US – Location Analysis,’ Dollar General is the leading discount/dollar store in America based on several metrics.

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Dollar General, which has 65 locations in Maine according to ScrapeHero’s analysis, is officially the biggest dollar store chain in the United States.

The United States is home to over 37,000 discount stores, with Dollar General leading the pack at nearly 17,000 locations across 46 states. Family Dollar and Dollar Tree follow with over 7,000 stores respectively, and together, these three chains account for more than 80% of all discount stores.

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Now you know! If it feels like there’s a Dollar General on every corner, while that might not literally be the case, it is the largest dollar store chain in America.

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