Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar after a decade together. Here’s why it didn’t work. - MarketWatch
1. Dollar Tree sold Family Dollar for $1 billion, far less than its purchase price. 2. Family Dollar's sales declined, burdened by inflation and competition with larger retailers. 3. Analysts believe Dollar Tree mismanaged Family Dollar's potential for discretionary merchandise. 4. Foot traffic for Dollar Tree increased 5.4%, while Family Dollar's dropped 4%. 5. Low-income consumers are increasingly struggling, affecting dollar stores' sales prospects.