A POPULAR supermarket is taking on its rival Trader Joe’s with a new $12.99 viral Dubai Chocolate bar.

The chain has bragged that its version is “twice the size” of the Trader Joe’s version.

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A popular supermarket is taking on its rival Trader Joe’s with a new $12.99 viral Dubai Chocolate bar[/caption]

In 2023, Dubai Chocolate went viral on TikTok and became a sensation in the US.

The pistachio-flavored dessert from the Middle East took social media by storm.

The candy is filled with pistachio cream and the shredded pastry called kataifi, coated in dark chocolate rather than the typical milk chocolate.

The US Sun reported on Trader Joe’s version of the popular chocolate, which was selling for just $3.99 per bar.

This made Trader Joe’s the cheapest place to buy the chocolate compared to its rivals.

RIVAL SELLERS

Others were selling one of the bars for nearly $30.

A seven ounce Dubai Chocolate Bar at Target is going for $29.99.

And Walmart sells a seven ounce bar for $24 – marked down from the original $28.99 price.

The Trader Joe’s version was revealed on Reddit to a wave of excitement and shock at the price.

The user wrote: “Saw this on my TikTok posted by an employee!

“They said it should be in stores starting 5/28.”

And in the comments, one eager fan said: “Thank you, TJ! Got my daughter a $30 Dubai chocolate bar for her birthday. This is much better!.”

While someone else added: “Omg! I’ve never tried this chocolate before so I’m excited.”

CHOCOLATE COMPETITION

But a new supermarket chain is trying its hand at Dubai Chocolate, and it could wipe Trader Joe’s away.

In an email sent to The US Sun, a rep for Lidl US revealed that the company is launching its own bar on Friday, June 13.

It will be selling for $12.99 a bar or two for $20 while supllies last.

The representative described the Dubai Chocolate as being ” filled with rich, creamy milk chocolate (like the original recipe) and stuffed with an ooey-gooey kadayif + pistachio cream center.

“It’s the same dreamy combo that made this bar a full-blown cult obsession – and now it’s hitting US shelves.”

And even better, the Lidl version will be twice the size of Trader Joe’s.

So while it will cost you more than Trader Joe’s, you are getting more bang for your buck.

If you’re interested in seeing what Lidl‘s Dubai Chocolate offers, get down to your nearest store while stock lasts.

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In an email sent to The US Sun, a rep for Lidl US revealed that the company is launching its own bar on Friday, June 13[/caption]

TWO bloody handprints were found on the truck of the dad who is on the run after he allegedly killed his three daughters.

The Decker sisters who were allegedly murdered by their dad, Travis Decker, likely died of asphyxiation.

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Cops are still searching for Travis Decker, 32, who is accused of killing his three daughters[/caption]

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Cops discovered Decker’s white truck with two bloody handprints near where the girls’ bodies were found[/caption]

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Paityn Decker, 9, was found dead with her sisters on Monday[/caption]

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Evelyn Decker, 8, likely died of asphyxiation[/caption]

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Olivia Decker, 5, was found dead with her two older sisters on Monday[/caption]

Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, were found dead at a campground in Washington state on Monday after their mom reported them missing on Friday.

Cops are still searching for Decker, 32, who is accused of killing his daughters during a planned custody visit on Friday.

Near where the girls’ bodies were found, cops located Decker’s white 2017 GMC Sierra truck, which he was reportedly living out of at the time of the gruesome crime.

His car was found abandoned with two bloody handprints, police records show.

It’s unclear who left the handprints.

Personal items like car seats, blankets, food, and a wallet were left on the center console of the truck.

Cops said the campsite showed signs of being recently used as a tent was set up with a cooler.

The girls’ bodies were found at around 5 pm on Monday near the Rock Island Campground in Wenatchee, which is about three hours east of Seattle.

Decker’s cell phone activity showed he went to the same campground a day before the kidnapping, police records said.

He picked his daughters up from their mom, Whitney Decker, at around 5 pm on Friday for a scheduled three-hour visit.

In interviews with police, Whitney recalled that her ex-husband was “quieter than usual” during the exchange, which was “out of character” for him.

She also told cops that he had been considering getting rid of his dog due to housing and financial struggles.

Decker is a veteran who cops say is mentally unstable. He had been homeless and living out of his truck and hotels.

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THE top boss of an iconic discount chain has spoken out on its store expansion in recent months and plans going forward.

At Dollar Tree’s first quarter 2025 earnings call on Wednesday, the CEO revealed that the chain’s footprint will continue to grow following its recent opening of 148 spots.

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Dollar Tree is one of the largest retailers in the US, raking in a whopping $4.6 billion in net sales in the first quarter.

The beloved discount chain has no plans of slowing down soon, company CEO Michael Creedon shared at a Dollar Tree earnings call on Wednesday morning.

The chain opened its 9,000th store in North America in Plano, Texas, according to Creedon, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and $20 Dollar Tree gift cards for the first 100 shoppers.

The grand opening on May 15 marked a huge step for the company, with more store openings on the horizon.

“As excited as we are to reach this milestone, we’re just as excited about the growth runway ahead of us,” said Creedon.

The top executive also revealed that 148 new Dollar Tree stores were opened across the US in the first quarter of 2025.

Beyond its namesake stores, Dollar Tree also owns the Dollar Tree Canada and Family Dollar brands.

Across all three brands, which operate in all 48 contiguous states and five Canadian provinces, there are over 16,000 stores.

Dollar Tree is focusing a significant portion of its efforts on its namesake locations, including improving store conditions and expanding the assortment, said Creedon.

One of the company’s biggest initiatives is expanding its 3.0 model, which offers products at $1.25, $3, $5, and $7 price points.

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