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[2] sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/29534/000104746914002721/a2218572z10-k.htm#:~:text=Our%20stores%20generally%20offer%20approximately,25%25%20at%20%241%20or%20less
[3] inventory-management.com/inventory-management/inventory-management-at-walmart
[4] dollargeneral.com/p/tide-simply-clean-fresh-liquid-laundry-detergent-refreshing-breeze-oz/37000007630
[5] dollargeneralforsale.com/_files/ugd/521b8d_5e4b55cbe5c347409fc513d5d700bff3.pdf
[6] loopnet.com/Listing/1748-US-Hwy-1-Sullivan-ME/29341414
[7] crexi.com/properties/1141248/south-dakota-dollar-general