Dollarama Retailer Raises C$300 Million in IPO, Third Biggest This Year Oct 9, 2009
59, Family Dollar Stores Inc., at 6. 5 and 15. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Cops nab Family Dollar suspect Oct 3, 2009
A caller's tip to the Crime Stoppers line led police to the man accused of robbing five Family Dollar stores ... Family Dollar stores on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Drive, and Moreland Avenue were hit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Dividends: Smart Plays for Tight Times Oct 2, 2009
Two that fit the bill are among the more defensive consumer staples names Family Dollar Stores () and (). When it comes to retailers, the market lately has been focused on companies with greater potential for a big snap-back from several quarters of depressed sales, while companies that were able to consistently increase same-store sales during the downturn such as Wal-Mart and Family Dollar have been ignored in the rally. (BusinessWeek)
Investment group quietly builds holdings on north side of city Sep 25, 2009
At the Hutchison retail center, Family Dollar Stores Inc. has a lease that doesn t expire until 2023. That limits what the group can do with that parcel, but it could lead to a refreshed retail component down the road, Stephan says. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Jackson store reopens after rodent problem Sep 19, 2009
The Northside Drive location is one of five Family Dollar stores in Jackson and among 118 in the state. Family Dollar, based in North Carolina, operates more than 6,000 stores in 44 states. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Refocused Freds on the upswing Sep 15, 2009
Family Dollar stores average 8,000 square feet, while Fred s stores average 15,000 square feet. Discount retailers have historically done better coming out of a recession period, according to Josh Braverman, public relations manager for Family Dollar Stores. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
In brief: Sam's Wines store closure | 321 N. Clark | Spec building Sep 9, 2009
Meanwhile, Matanky represented south suburban Hazel Crest Center in a 15-year lease to Charlotte, N.C.-based Family Dollar Stores Inc. store for an 8,500-square-foot store. The store opened last month, Mr. Matanky says. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Dollar stores might not save you the most Sep 4, 2009
The stigma has lifted from shopping at chains like Dollar Tree Inc., Dollar General Corp. and Family Dollar Stores Inc., as well as local outlets like Jack's 99 Cent Store in Manhattan, said Cheryl Holland Bridges, director of the Center for Retailing Studies at Texas A&M University. Customers with more to spend than dollar stores' mainstay low-income shoppers are flocking to them to buy products from Coca-Cola Co., H.J. Heinz Co. and other major manufacturers such as Bugle Boy. (MSNBC -- Business)
Assistant Store Manager Jackson, Yazoo City, Canton MS Sep 1, 2009
With over 6,200 + stores and opening 500 new stores a year, Family Dollar Stores offers opportunity for those seeking advancement. If you are looking to launch your career with a Fortune 500 company please read on. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dollar Tree Posts Higher Profit, Raises Outlook Aug 27, 2009
While other retailers have faltered in the recession, Dollar Tree and competitors like Dollar General and Family Dollar Stores Inc have flourished as the downturn forces shoppers to seek rock-bottom prices to stretch budgets. Sasser said the retailer can continue its momentum even after the economy improves. (ABC News -- Business)
KKR's Dollar General Files to Raise Up to $750 Million in IPO of Retailer Aug 21, 2009
Shoppers are spending less on non-essentials and turning to discount chains including Family Dollar Stores Inc. and the worlds biggest retailer, as unemployment rises and home values drop in the worst economy since the 1930s. Thirty-two percent of U.S. consumers said they are saving more, up 10 percentage points from a year earlier, according to a survey released last month by New York-based Deloitte LLP. The survey showed 90 percent will buy back-to-school items at discount department stores... (Bloomberg -- US)
Banks buy into social media Jul 30, 2009
BofA has already reserved space for a group of employees to attend, joining other large companies such as Duke Energy Corp. and Family Dollar Stores Inc.. Keath says the social media give banks an opportunity to relate better to average customers. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
CA man sues after claiming to find condom in soup Jul 23, 2009
com (Nasdaq: AMZN), Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), Family Dollar Stores Inc. (NYSE: FDO) and Amgen Inc. (Nasdaq: AMGN). SANTA ANA, Calif. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
FAMILY DOLLAR SET TO OPEN 6TH PB LOCATION Jul 15, 2009
Its parent company, Family Dollar Stores Inc., is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDO. Shares closed up 55 cents to 30. 67 Tuesday. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Stocks End Mixed On Heavy Trade Jul 10, 2009
Family Dollar Stores ... Family Dollar Stores () gapped up and surged nearly 13% after it beat views with a 35% jump in fiscal Q3 earnings. (Investors Business Daily)
Stock futures point to mixed Wall Street open Jul 8, 2009
Family Dollar Stores is expected to report a higher third-quarter profit. The retailer, which sells most of its merchandise for below 10, has won over bargain-hunting shoppers amid the recession and has started to accept credit cards and food stamps. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Almighty Dollar (Store) Jun 16, 2009
In its most recent quarter, Family Dollar Stores (6,654 locations) said same-store sales were up 6. 2 percent. (Slate)
US retailers' sales miss expectations Jun 5, 2009
Family Dollar Stores Inc said third-quarter sales rose 8. 2 percent, which missed analysts' expectations despite strong sales of food. (India Times)
Following Wal-Marts lead Jun 4, 2009
Family Dollar Stores Inc. has been rapidly expanding its once-limited food assortment and adding brands like Jif peanut butter from J.M. Smucker Co. and Triscuits from Kraft Inc.'s Nabisco brand as it strives to pull in more shoppers. It added 200 new food items in May, according to company spokesman Josh Braverman. (MSNBC -- Business)
Costco to test food stamps at 2 clubs May 28, 2009
And discounter Family Dollar Stores Inc. is in the midst of making all its stores capable of accepting food stamps as payment. Costco said it expects the trial stores in Queens and Brooklyn, which were selected because of the high penetration of food stamp recepients in the area, will be equipped by early summer with the proper technology to begin accepting food stamps. (AZCentral -- Business)
Costco Will Accept Food Stamps at 2 Clubs as Trial May 28, 2009
And discounter Family Dollar Stores Inc. is in the midst of making all its stores capable of accepting food stamps, the federal subsidy for unemployed and very low-income people. Costco said it expects the trial stores in Queens and Brooklyn, which were selected because of the high penetration of food-stamp recipients in their areas, will be equipped by early summer with the technology to accept food stamps. (ABC News -- Wire)
Interview Day for JACKSON, PEARL MS and surrounding areas Thursd May 22, 2009
Then it is time to take a good look at Family Dollar Stores. FAMILY DOLLAR is one of the fastest growing discount chains in the U.S. with more than 6,500 stores in 44 states and 46 years of experience. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Stress Test Results, Jobs Data Fuel Big Rally May 10, 2009
Family Dollar Stores ... A Bank Clothiers (), Family Dollar Stores (), Aeropostale () and Buckle () were among a number of retailers hit in heavy volume. (Investors Business Daily)
Stocks Retreat Again In Lower Volume Apr 30, 2009
Family Dollar Stores. Top-Rated Company. (Investors Business Daily)
Family Dollar, Jos. A. Bank Latest Stores To Deliver Strong Results In Soft Economy Apr 10, 2009
Family Dollar Stores ... Family Dollar Stores (FDO) met Wall Street earnings estimates last week and raised guidance for the rest of the year, sending its stock to its highest level since June 2007. (Investors Business Daily)
Family Dollar reports earnings spike Apr 9, 2009
Family Dollar Stores revenue rose 8. 7 percent to $1. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Earnings Worries Send Stocks Lower Apr 9, 2009
Family Dollar Stores ... Data on February wholesale inventories and earnings from Family Dollar Stores () will be out Wednesday. (Investors Business Daily)
Amazon's Bezos, JPMorgan's Dimon Join Barron's List of Top CEOs Worldwide Mar 22, 2009
The globes most respected chief executives also include, in alphabetical order, and , co-chiefs of BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd.; of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.; Cisco Systems Inc.s ; BlackRock Inc.s ; Monsanto Co.s ; of Chinas Tencent Holdings Ltd.; of Hewlett-Packard Co.; of Nintendo Co.; of Procter & Gamble Co.; Tesco Plcs ; of Family Dollar Stores Inc.; of Genentech Inc.; Vivendi SAs ; Canon Inc.s ; of ArcelorMittal; of Ryanair Holdings Plc; of... (Bloomberg -- US)
Even in a recession, some companies are hiring Mar 11, 2009
The economy has lost more than 600,000 retail jobs since the slowdown began, but discount retailer Family Dollar Stores Inc. is hiring. The company plans to hire new workers for 200 stores it expects to open this year, said spokesman Josh Braverman, and will also add employees at some of its nine distribution centers. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Penny Shock: Citi Closes At $1.02 Mar 6, 2009
03, while two other chains touting 1 goods - Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Stores - hovered near new highs yesterday at 40. 10 and 30. (New York Post -- Business)
