As consumers tighten belts, Family Dollar responding ...
The Charlotte Observer: 2 views since Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Shoppers are driving less. They're focusing on necessities more. Family Dollar can work with that. The Matthews-based retailer reported Wednesday that its third-quarter profit rose 7.1 percent, thanks in part to companywide belt-tightening and increased sales of household items such as food, paper products and detergent. The better-than-expected net income of $64.7 million, or 46 cents a ...

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