Dollar Tree

Founded in 1958 by 21-year-old entrepreneur Leon Levine, Family Dollar Stores operates more than 5,700 low-overhead, self-service stores throughout 44 United States. The goods offered by the Company generally have price points that range from under one dollar to $10, and include apparel, food, cleaning and paper products, home decor, beauty and health aids, toys, pet products, automotive products, domestics and seasonal goods. The first Family Dollar Store was opened in Charlotte, N.C., in 1959. The company s Web site features digital versions of Family Dollar catalogues that highlight popular Family Dollar merchandise. Family Dollar Stores has headquarters in Matthews, N.C., and distribution centers in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia, Iowa and Florida. The company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Dollar Tree is one of United States largest discount variety store chains selling everything for $1 or less. Its stores feature home decoration and children s products. Dollar Tree s product line includes an array of gift bags, party supplies, candies, toys, cosmetics, stationery, books, soaps, fragrances and health care products. The company s stores provide a selection of seasonal products, electronic goods, home furnishing products and pet supplies. It also provides fashion accessories, picture frames, embellishments, storybooks, diapers, socks and decorative flowers. The company operates more than five distribution centers that manage over 3,600 stores in nearly 45 U.S. states. Dollar Tree s inbound transportation utilizes PowerTMS, a transportation management system with an online tool designed to help vendors, carriers and transportation associates work collaboratively to move merchandise from the vendor shipping locations to distribution centers.