Dollar Tree CEO: Stores See 2.1% Hike in Foot Traffic But Lower Average Purchase

"This year, an early Easter, combined with the extra week in our fourth quarter last year, left us with a much shorter selling season," Dreiling said. "Also, unusually cold and wet weather throughout much of the country negatively impacted the way many families celebrate this traditionally spring-oriented outdoor-centric holiday." Dollar Tree operates 16,397 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces under the brands of Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Canada. Many higher-income consumers ...