Company information
- Ticker
- DLTR
- Country
- United States
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Retail
DOLLAR TREE Business Summary
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) is a leading North American discount retailer that generates revenue through the high-volume sale of consumables, seasonal merchandise, and variety goods across its two primary segments: Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. The Dollar Tree banner is currently executing a strategic transition from its legacy fixed-price model to a multi-price 'Dollar Tree 3.0' format, introducing price points up to $7 to expand its assortment and capture higher-income demographics. Family Dollar operates as a neighborhood discount store focusing on competitive pricing for everyday essentials, though the segment remains under strategic review for potential optimization or divestiture. Competing directly with Dollar General, Five Below, Walmart, and Target, Dollar Tree maintains a distinct market position by combining extreme value with a 'thrill-of-the-hunt' discretionary experience, successfully attracting a growing share of households earning over $100,000. The company was co-founded in 1986 by Macon F. Brock, Jr., J. Douglas Perry, and H. Ray Compton. As of February 2026, the leadership team is headed by Chief Executive Officer Michael C. Creedon Jr., who previously served as COO and brought a decade of executive experience from Advance Auto Parts. The senior management team includes Chief Financial Officer Stewart Glendinning, formerly CEO of Express, Inc. and CFO of Tyson Foods, and Chief Retail Officer Jocelyn Konrad, appointed in February 2026 to lead enterprise store operations. The company’s governance is overseen by Chairman Edward J. Kelly, III, with significant strategic influence from activist investor Mantle Ridge LP, led by Paul Hilal, alongside major institutional shareholders such as Vanguard and BlackRock.