Analysts cite a number of reasons for Family Dollar’s difficulties, including low-income shoppers who are wrestling with inflation, competition with other retailers, and issues including poorly maintained stores.

Dollar Tree is selling off its Family Dollar stores for about $1 billion in a move the company says strengthens both companies.

Dollar General is selling Family Dollar to private equity, ending the unsuccessful merger of two dollar stores. Vanessa Yurkevich speaks to Family Dollar customers in Union City, New Jersey about why the store is important for their budgets and their community.