Stock Report: Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO) Report Updated: Nov 16, 2009  |  Print This Page

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. operates a chain of self-service retail discount stores for low to lower-middle income consumers in the United States. The company offers consumables, including household chemicals, paper products, candy, snacks and other food, health and beauty aids, hardware and automotive supplies, pet food, and supplies; and home products, which comprise domestics, housewares, giftware, and home decor. It also provides apparel and accessories, including men’s and women’s clothing, boys’ and girls’ clothing, infants’ clothing, shoes, and fashion accessories; and seasonal and electronics, such as toys, stationery and school supplies, seasonal goods, and personal electronics. As of November 29, 2008, it operated 6,617 stores in 44 states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina.