Opinion on  Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO)     Sector: Services  >  Industry: Retail (Specialty)
Family Dollar Stores Inc.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. operates a chain of neighborhood retail discount stores in the United States. It offers general merchandise in four categories: consumables, home products, apparel and accessories, and seasonal and electronics. The consumables category consists of household chemicals, paper products, candy, snacks and other food, health and beauty aids, hardware and automotive supplies, and pet food and supplies. The home products category includes domestics, such as blankets, sheets, and towels; housewares; giftware; and home decor. The apparel and accessories category comprises men’s clothing, women’s clothing, boys’ and girls’ clothing, infants’ clothing, shoes, and fashion accessories. The seasonal and electronics category includes toys, and stationery and school supplies; seasonal goods; and personal electronics, including pre-paid cellular phones and services. As of March 1, 2008, Family Dollar Stores operated a chain of approximately 6,500 general merchandise retail discount stores in 44 states. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.