December 14, 2023 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread by Anna Zarra Aldrich, University of Connecticut Dollar stores are rapidly expanding in the U.S., with more than 1,000 new stores opening every year. Dollar stores sell low-cost food products that tend to be highly processed and low in nutrition. Their growth is most prominent in rural areas , which already have less access to grocery stores, prompting concerns about their unchecked growth…
