This week's news wasn't good for Dollar Tree (DLTR -2.27%) and Dollar General (DG -0.33%). The companies are seeing weak demand and a weakening consumer. But it was comments from management that were most alarming, which Travis Hoium covers in this video.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Sept. 5, 2024. The video was published on Sept. 6, 2024.