What is another word for five-and-ten cent stores?
Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪvandtˈɛn sˈɛnt stˈɔːz] (IPA) 
Five-and-ten cent stores may be considered a relic of the past, but the concept lives on in new forms. Dollar stores, discount stores, and variety stores are all synonyms for these types of retailers. Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and The Dollar General are all well-known examples of discount shops that offer an assortment of products at a bargain price. Discount stores like Walmart and Target offer a wide range of goods from groceries to electronics, while variety stores like CVS and Walgreens provide pharmaceuticals, toiletries, snacks, and more. Whatever you call them, these stores continue to offer everyday items at affordable prices for consumers across the country.
