Family Dollar Stores Inc.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. operates online and offline general merchandise retail discount stores in the United States. Its merchandise assortment includes consumables that include batteries, diapers, food products, hardware and automotive supplies, health and beauty aids, household chemicals, paper products, pet food and supplies, and tobacco; and home products, including blankets, sheets, towels, giftware home decor products, and housewares. The company also offers apparel and accessories for boys and girls, infants, men, and women; and seasonal and electronic products, such as toys, stationery and school supplies, seasonal goods, and personal electronics, including pre paid cellular phones and services. The company was founded in 1959 and is based in Matthews, North Carolina. As of July 6, 2015, Family Dollar Stores Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Dollar Tree, Inc.