When is a dollar not a dollar?

Dollar Tree store in Kelowna

Dollar stores are everywhere. at least they are found everywhere the dollar is currency. But despite the seemingly relentless climb in the value of the Canadian dollar, the prices in dollar stores have been creeping up.

So, despite the name of the chain, Dollar Tree, the stores no longer sell everything for a dollar.

Dollar Tree store in Kelowna

But, "Dollar Twenty Five Tree" just does not have the same ring to it. I wonder how long before the sign on the front of the store says "Everything's $1.50 or less".