‘Increasingly value-focused’: Even high-income shoppers are turning to Dollar Tree for dupes. Are you too, in the face of economic uncertainty?

And Dollar Tree’s new Christmas icon glasses (yes, already) are a prime example of how it’s drawing in customers whose tastes reflect the pricier Anthropologie line up. The store came out with four dupes for the viral icon glasses: a red bow, Christmas tree, gingerbread man and snowman, all for $1.50 each — 94% cheaper than the Anthropologie selection, at $24.

Inflation changing consumption patterns

Many consumers feel the pinch of rising costs and are changing their behavior — whether it’s shopping at discount stores more often for cheaper alternatives or eating out less often.

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski says beef prices have doubled over the last five years and the company is struggling to meet its financial targets as customers become less willing to foot the bill with steeper menu prices.

And with President Trump’s tariffs still causing price increases, Americans will have to tighten their belts even more.

How you can respond to rising costs and economic chaos

You can follow the lead of the high-income shoppers that are turning to discount stores like Dollar Tree for some of their purchases.

Here are some additional cost-saving tips: