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Family Dollar Focuses On Food

MATTHEWS, NC- The chain expands the selling space for food in 2,700 stores, while cutting back on riskier fashion merchandise.

By Debra Hazel | Updated on April 07, 2008

MATTHEWS, NC-Adjusting to its shoppers’ greater reliance on basics during a economic downturn, Family Dollar Stores will continue to increase its focus on foodstuffs, executives said at its second quarter conference call.

The chain has expanded the selling space for food in 2,700 stores, while cutting back on riskier fashion merchandise. However, it has recently given greater exposure to Bugle Boy men’s and boys clothing.

“We expect our strengthening of basic consumables and emphasizing quality and value will strengthen top line growth,” said Howard R. Levine, chairman and CEO. “We continue to explore what the role of apparel is in our business. Our customer today is focused on basics and consumables. We still believe in the apparel business.”

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