BURIED IN MSM, WAS THE DOLLAR TREE EARNINGS STATEMENTS.

BURIED IN MSM, WAS THE DOLLAR TREE EARNINGS STATEMENTS. $DTLR WAS THE FIRST, IN ITS CATEGORY, TO SAY THAT THEY NOTICED, CUSTOMERS WERE CUTTING BACK ON FOOD PURCHASES DUE TO HIGHER GASOLINE PRICES. THIS IS UNGOOD . REMEMBER: Q1 EARNINGS ONLY INCLUDED MARCH IN THE IRAN WAR. ENERGY PRICES DIDN'T REALLY START ESCALATING UNTIL APRIL. — VIA @CHIGRL

First-mover confirmation of consumer weakness from higher gasoline prices, citing specific food purchase cuts.