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NEW YORK — Moody's Investors Services said Friday it has placed the long-term ratings of Dollar General Corp. on review for upgrade....More

COMMERCE, Calif. — The appointment of Rick Anicetti as interim chief executive officer of 99 Cents Only Stores here may signal a more aggressive move by the extreme-value retailer to use food to drive more weekly shopping trips, industry observers told SN last week....More

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The dollar channel will continue as a fast growing retail sector, and will compete with traditional retail not only for consumers, but also for the attention of suppliers....More

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Rapid increases in the mix of consumables and tobacco are coming along with greater pressure on profits for Family Dollar Stores, which on Thursday said it was reducing its earnings forecast for the fiscal year after posting disappointing first-quarter results and lower-than-expected holiday sales....More

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General here last week reported third-quarter sales and earnings that exceeded analyst estimates, but the company sounded a note of caution for the current fourth quarter....More

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dollar store chain Fred’s has launched a card-based program that gives health insurance members discounted healthy groceries and over-the-counter medicines....More

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Family Dollar Stores here said Monday that it has promoted former Delhaize executive Tammy DeBoer (pictured) to the position of senior vice president of food....More

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Family Dollar Stores here on Monday said it has named former Safeway executive Jocelyn Wong to the position of senior vice president and chief marketing officer....More

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree here said that it would realize an earnings benefit of 16 cents to 17 cents per share during the third quarter as a result of selling its interest in the closeout retailer Ollie’s Holdings....More

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General here Wednesday said earnings increased 47% in the second quarter behind a 10.4% increase in sales....More