India, Dec. 5 -- American discount-store chain Dollar Tree has quietly increased prices on many of its staple items by raising the base cost of goods to more than $1.

According to the company's third-quarter earnings call on December 3, several items, such as cleaning supplies, household goods and everyday essentials, have had their tags changed to about $1.50 or higher and will remain as such.

The company's shift toward a "multi-price" model isn't new.

In 2021, Dollar Tree raised its price from $1 to $1.25 and began widening its range to include items priced up to $7.

In a 2025 analysis, Reuters reported that Dollar Tree's third-quarter profit was hit by "tariff shock," which squeezed margins even as demand remained steady. The piece...