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81.9
54.5
45.8
Number of Associates
at year-end
(in Thousands)
D
InvestinginPeople
Dollar Tree invests time, effort and capital to build value
for the people we impact: our customers, associates,
communities, and shareholders.
For Our Customers
We provide quality merchandise at great values in
a bright, convenient shopping environment, and help to
stretch their household budgets.
For Our Associates
Our growth has created tens of thousands of jobs and
opportunities for advancement. We are committed to a
culture that values everyone’s contributions, treats everyone
with respect, and encourages professional development.
For Our Communities
We provide a wide variety of economic development
and charitable contributions.
For Our Shareholders
We run our business with a focus on profitable growth
and Return on Investment. We also believe that share
repurchase is among the many ways we can enhance long-
term shareholder value. Altogether, since 2004 we have
invested more than $2.5 billion for share repurchase.
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