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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription. ## Video: Dollar Tree Acquires Family Dollar, Creates Discount-Store Giant [Watch (HLS stream): Dollar Tree Acquires Family Dollar, Creates Discount-Store Giant](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/7yTRteh7.m3u8) (1:27)  _Published 2014-07-28. Despite the economic downturn, the attractive price points at many discount stores have drawn many shoppers looking for a bargain. 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Family Dollar, which caters to lower income American's, with multiple price points, has struggled to stay afloat. And even announced plans recently to close nearly 400 stores nationwide. Still, Dollar Tree says it will keep both brands separate, and continue to operate all of the nearly 13, 000 stores in the US and Canada. The discount store industry has been successful despite the economic downturn. Dollar Tree says this 8. 5 billion dollar merger puts it at a competitive advantage. Not only will the venture now move the two companies ahead of their closest competitor, Dollar General. But it will also allow Dollar Tree to reach a broader audience. Fortune points out, discount stores like Dollar Tree have become more attractive in recent years. Because they now carry more brand names instead of generics, without losing the affordable price point. They've even expanded their available products, now offering more grocery items. And even alcohol. And in a time when many shoppers and smaller households are drawn to minimal stores, larger retailers like Wal- Mart are opening stores with express layouts, similar to convenience stores. Shares for both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar jumped amid the merger talks, with Family Dollars in particular spiking more than 22 %. Thanks for watching. I'm Megan Judy. ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Dollar Tree Acquires Family Dollar, Creates Discount-Store Giant","description":"Despite the economic downturn, the attractive price points at many discount stores have drawn many shoppers looking for a bargain. 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