Stock Report: Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO) Report Updated: May 20, 2013 | Print This Page

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. operates a chain of self-service retail discount stores primarily for low and middle income consumers in the United States. The company offers consumables, including household chemicals, paper products, food products, health and beauty aids, hardware and automotive supplies, and pet food and supplies; and home products comprising domestics, which include blankets, sheets, and towels, as well as house wares, giftware products, and home decor products. It also provides apparel products accessories, which consist of men’s and women’s clothing products, boys’ and girls’ clothing products, infants’ clothing products, shoes, and fashion accessories; and seasonal and electronics products, such as toys, stationery and school supplies, seasonal goods, and personal electronics, including pre-paid cellular phones and services. As of October 3, 2012, the company had approximately 7,400 stores in rural and urban settings across 45 states. Family Dollar Stores, Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina.