Family Dollar

Family Dollar is a prominent American variety store chain offering a wide range of products at affordable prices. Founded in 1959 by Leon Levine in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company has grown to operate over 8,000 locations across the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

The store's product assortment includes general merchandise, consumables, home products, apparel, accessories, seasonal items, and electronics. Customers can find household products, paper goods, food, health and beauty items, hardware and automotive supplies, pet food, home décor, apparel, footwear, toys, stationery, and personal electronics such as pre-paid cellular phones.

Distribution Centers

Family Dollar operates distribution centers in several states, including:

• North Carolina
• Arkansas
• Virginia
• Oklahoma
• Kentucky
• Iowa
• Texas
• Florida
• Indiana
• Utah
• New York

Recent Challenges

In recent years, Family Dollar has faced challenges including store closures and operational difficulties. In March 2024, Dollar Tree, which acquired Family Dollar in 2015, announced plans to close 600 Family Dollar stores by July 2024 and an additional 370 over the next few years.

Despite these challenges, Family Dollar continues to serve communities across the United States, providing affordable products to a diverse customer base.

Locations

Family Dollar also has locations in:

• Surprise, AZ, USA
• Lawton, OK, USA
• Galveston, TX, USA
• Hampton, VA, USA
• Buckeye, AZ, USA
• Bloomington, IN, USA
• Charleston, WV, USA