Dollar Tree to sell Family Dollar to private equity firms for $1 billion
Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to two private equity firms after the discount chain failed to gain traction with shoppers.
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Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to two private equity firms after the discount chain failed to gain traction with shoppers.
Some major retailers are struggling to attract customers, leading to more than 7,100 store closures in 2024 — a 69% jump from a year ago.
Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar nearly a decade ago but has struggled to keep the chain of stores profitable.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Dollar General this week said their consumers are struggling. Meanwhile, Family Dollar plans to close 1,000 locations.
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