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May 23, 2013
Record results for Dollar Tree in Q1

Dollar Tree achieved the highest first-quarter operating margin in its history for the first quarter ended May 4.

April 29, 2013
Leadership changes at Family Dollar

Family Dollar has announced that EVP of supply chain Charles S. Gibson will leave the company to pursue other interests.

March 25, 2013
Dollar General's legal head to retire

Dollar General announced that Susan Lanigan, EVP and general counsel, has decided to retire from Dollar General later this year after nearly 11 years with the company.

February 27, 2013
Sales, earnings grow on Dollar Tree

Dollar Tree reported that consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter were $2.25 billion, a 15.4% increase compared with $1.95 billion reported for the quarter ended Jan. 28, 2012.

January 23, 2013
More jobs, stores ahead at Dollar General in 2013

Dollar General has big plans for growth in 2013 with the creation of 6,000 new jobs and the planned addition of 635 new stores and 550 relocations.

December 3, 2012
Family Dollar appoints new SVP, food

Less than six months after joining Family Dollar, Tammy L. DeBoer has been named SVP of food.

November 15, 2012
Family Dollar emphasizes budget priced brands

Family Dollar is positioning itself as a one-stop shop for families this holiday season.

October 12, 2012
Long-time media exec joins Dollar General board

Dollar General has named Pat Fili-Krushel to its board of directors effective Oct. 15.

October 8, 2012
Dollar General wins on basket price

Dollar General is the overall basket price leader, delivering a substantial savings to value shoppers, according to Kantar Retail's second annual opening price point survey. Walgreens, for the second year, had the most expensive total basket, driven by sharply higher edible and nonedible grocery baskets.

October 3, 2012
More, more, more at Family Dollar

Family Dollar said it would open 500 new stores next year following the release of record sales and profits on Wednesday morning.

September 19, 2012
Dollar Station

Dollar Station attracts last-minute shoppers.

September 6, 2012
More competition coming from Dollar General

If it seems like Dollar General stores are everywhere it’s because they are. And more keep coming presenting price sensitive shoppers with a viable alternative to Walmart.

September 5, 2012
The comps keep coming for Dollar General

Same store sales increased 5.1% at Dollar General during the second quarter and the company remains on track to open more than 600 new stores this year.

August 1, 2012
Dollar General welcomes older Americans in the work force

Older Americans who still want to participate in the work force will be welcomed by Dollar General.

July 16, 2012
Retailing Today Insights: Family Dollar

Family Dollar is growing like a weed. To see why, click here.

March 28, 2012
Family Dollar delivers another strong quarter

Rising gas prices and a cautious consumer environment continues to benefit the dollar store, with Family Dollar being the latest example.

May 26, 2011
Dollar General making its way to the Golden State

Dollar General announced its plans to expand its operations to California in 2012.

March 14, 2011
Family Dollar a hot commodity

Family Dollar today showed why dollar stores are such a hot commodity right now by reporting a comparable-store sales increase of 5.1% for the second quarter ended Feb. 26.

March 3, 2011
Family Dollar stays on course

Family Dollar Stores announced that it will continue to implement its strategic plan.

October 11, 2010
Dollar Tree moves beyond border

The acquisition of 85 Dollar Giant stores in Canada by Chesapeake, Va.-based Dollar Tree gives...

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