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    ...; West Memphis, Arkansas; Front Royal, Virginia; Duncan, Oklahoma; Morehead, Kentucky; Maquoketa, Iowa; Odessa, Texas; Marianna, Florida; and Rome, New York. Family Dollar has been a publicly held corporation since 1970 and its Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker...

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    ... headwinds, our mission to be a compelling place to shop, work and invest is more important than ever. Our customer knows she can count on us for value and convenience, so we're focused on making sure we're stocking the things she uses everyday. Family Dollar is developing talented teams focused on...

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    ... image. This new logo conveys our commitment to providing value and convenience and the importance we place on serving the needs of families. At Family Dollar we help customers care for their families. With a broad range of products from food and household products to housewares and apparel, Family...

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    .... From back-to-school to Valentine's Day, you can count on Family Dollar for the items you need to celebrate the season at everyday low prices. Apparel Bugle Boy®, an authentic American brand that offers quality, value and style for the entire family. Automotive Car care products that won't break...

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    ... brands as well as top quality private label products. Household Paper Paper towels, bath tissue and more. Family Dollar stocks the products you need at a fraction of the cost of other retailers. Household Cleaners Whether it's a nasty spill or your regular spring cleaning, you'll find the...

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    ... why we work with our vendor partners to ensure that the products our customers use every day can be purchased at the lowest prices. Whether Mom needs food, cleaning products or clothing for her family, she knows she can shop at Family Dollar and be confident that she's getting quality products at...

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    ...-to-shop neighborhood locations make it easy for Mom to get what she needs, close to home, to take care of her family. When Riley's ready for his walk, we always stop by my Family Dollar on the way to the park. He gets a treat, and I refresh the minutes on my prepaid cell phone. Family Dollar is...

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    7 Pet Food Cats and dogs deserve quality at low prices, too. Family Dollar has food, toys and other pet care essentials that won't break the bank. Electronics Stay in touch with friends and family. At Family Dollar we sell prepaid phone services and other consumer electronics. Snack Foods Looking...

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    ... make to the overall success of the Company. Teamwork From the corporate headquarters to distribution and the stores, we're all a team working to make Family Dollar successful in the neighborhoods we serve. Career Paths Developing talent with clear career paths helps ensure the future growth and...

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    ... Dollar. At Family Dollar, our mission is to be a compelling place to work for our Associates. This means we strive to hire, train, develop and retain a highly talented team that's focused on delivering strong performance. Through succession planning, expanded training, job readiness and leadership...

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    ...Technology and Procurement, CIO Elizabeth M. Austin Vice President - Information Technology Operations and Infrastructure Joseph A. Hayes, III Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and Compliance Marilyn M. Morse Vice President - Facilities Management James H. Hays Vice President - Internal Audit...

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    ... team, building a solid foundation of talent with an eye on the future. 11 Technology Our Store of the Future technology initiative is designed to offer the customer greater convenience. We're expanding our payment types to help our shoppers move through the checkout process more quickly. Process...

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    ... share - diluted Dividends declared Dividends declared per common share Cash and investment securities Total assets Working capital Long-term debt Shareholders' equity Comparable store sales gain Stores opened Stores closed Number of stores - end of year $ 2,661,782 $ $ 275,106 250,000 $ 2,624,156...

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    ... Corporate Offices and Distribution Center 817 229 Marianna Distribution Center 363 Odessa Distribution Center Duncan Distribution Center West Memphis Distribution Center Distribution Service Areas Number of Stores (as of fiscal year end) Rome, New York 907,000 Sq. Ft. / Opened '06 Maquoketa...

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    Post Office Box 1017 / Charlotte, North Carolina 28201-1017 / www.familydollar.com