AXIOS (Kelly Tyko) - Dollar stores, off-price chains and Best Buy all sent the same message: Value matters
American shoppers are still spending — but they're becoming pickier about where their money goes. Why it matters: Results Thursday from Dollar Tree, Burlington, Best Buy and Kohl's suggest that consumers are still willing to spend on bargains and small indulgences — yet are becoming increasingly selective as higher gas prices and other everyday costs pressure household budgets. The big picture: Retailers gaining traction right now are the ones giving shoppers clear value , convenience or a reason to spend. - Dollar Tree CEO Mike Creedon said customers remain "value focused" as higher fuel prices and broader economic uncertainty pressure budgets. - "People still want to treat themselves," Creedon said, describing Dollar Tree as a…