
"Dollar Tree Announces Closure of Nearly 1000 Stores After Fourth Quarter Loss"
Dollar Tree reported a surprise fourth-quarter loss and announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores, including about 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of this year, due to challenges stemming from its acquisition of Family Dollar in 2015. The company will record a $950 million impairment against the Family Dollar trade name and expects to spend over $594 million on store closures or rebranding. Despite an increase in revenue, Dollar Tree's struggles reflect the impact of inflation on consumer spending habits, with sales at Family Dollar stores declining.


