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March 28, 2013
Fred's misses analysts expectations

Fred's total sales for the 53-week fiscal 2012 increased 4% to $2 billion from $1.9 billion for the same period last year.

November 20, 2012
Fred's struggles continue amid challenging economy

Any trickle-down of an improving economy hasn't trickled down to Fred's consumer base, Bruce Efird, Fred's CEO, told analysts Tuesday morning in discussing the discounter's third-quarter results.

November 22, 2011
Fred's reports strong Q3 results

Discount retailer Fred's realized positive third-quarter results, thanks to "strong customer traffic, higher gross margins in its general merchandise and pharmacy departments, as well as improved management of controllable operating costs," Fred's CEO Bruce Efird said.

August 25, 2011
Fred's customers challenged in Q2

Southeastern discount banner Fred's on Thursday morning reported that the consumer continues to be challenged by economic pressures.

November 29, 2010
November sales at Fred's exceed expectations

Total sales and comparable-store sales both rose during the month of November for Fred's, the...

November 22, 2010
Fred's 3Q net income up 55%

Fred's reported that for the third quarter, net income increased 55% to $7.8 million or...

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