Family Dollar Stores

The US food industry in 2020 – the megatrends to watch

Our columnist Victor Martino predicts the six megatrends which will have a marked impact on the US food industry in…

Quote, unquote: just-food’s week in words

This week, Russia eased off on its Western import ban, announcing a list of products it would allow into the…

Analysis: The opportunities for FMCG from Dollar Tree’s move for Family Dollar

On Monday, a number of US consumer goods companies saw their shares dip in value. Why the flashes of red…

US: Family Dollar to close 370 stores

US discounter Family Dollar Stores has announced plans to cut jobs and close around 370 under-performing outlets. The closures are…

Editor’s choice: the highlights on just-food last week

Dairy led the headlines in our sector this week. Danone is to sue Fonterra over last year's botulism contamination saga,…

US: Family Dollar warns on profits, COO to exit

US discount retailer Family Dollar Stores announced a management shake-up yesterday (9 January) after it unveiled a drop in first-quarter…

On the move: the challenge of revitalising Wal-Mart

One Wal-Mart executive replaces another to become CEO. It would be easy to conclude the world's largest retailer has opted…

US: Family Dollar sales flat, outlook cautious

Shares in Family Dollar Stores fell today (9 October) after the US discounter reported flat underlying sales. Family Dollar's stock…

US: Family Dollar profit slides, beat estimates

US discount retailer Family Dollar Stores has recorded a drop in third-quarter earnings but said sales and profits came in…

US: Family Dollar lowers FY profit forecast

US discount retailer Family Dollar Stores has lowered its full-year earnings forecast despite booking an increase in first-half profits. In…