Founded in 1982, 99 Cents Only Stores are the oldest single-priced retailer in the United States. For over a quarter century, all merchandise in the stores was sold for 99 cents or less. In September 2008, the company reported that the rising cost of fuel and commodities had forced a price hike of nearly one cent on some items, to 99.99 cents.Telegraph: 99 Cents Only Stores raises prices (September 9, 2008)

1. 1982: 99 Cents Only Stores Founded
2. 2007: 251 stores open
3. October, 2007: Pricing structures changed

99 Cents Only Stores sell a variety of products including produce, beverages, deli items, along with other basic grocery items. They also sell health and beauty care and household supplies.

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