Strong market position as one of the largest domestic dollar store chains, with plans to open a 1,000 stores within the next year, more than almost any other rated U.S. retailer; Slower same-store sales growth expected in coming year on account of competitive and traffic pressures from reduced government benefits; Elevated competition from continuing rapid unit expansion among dollar store peers and growing presence of European value grocers; and Slight margin pressure in fiscal 2017 as product mix leans increasingly toward lower-margin consumables and tobacco products, in addition to increased costs related to wage increases and other employee-related investments. Consistent and solid cash flow generation; Increase in capital spending in coming year to support new store openings and food-related cooler
