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 t...