CHESAPEAKE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2018--
Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America’s leading operator of
discount variety stores, announced today that Thomas W. “Tad” Dickson
has been appointed as a new independent director to the Company’s board,
effective January 1, 2019. Mr. Dickson’s appointment is to fill the
vacancy created by the previously announced retirement of Mary Anne
Citrino as a director, effective December 31, 2018.
Mr. Dickson, age 63, is an accomplished executive leader with
significant experience in the retail and consumer products industries.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Dickson served as Chief Executive Officer
of Harris Teeter, a leading regional supermarket chain located primarily
in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, from February 1997
until January 2014, and also served as Chairman of the Board of Harris
Teeter from March 2006 until January 2014. Mr. Dickson currently serves
on the Board of Directors of Brixmor Property Group Inc., a publicly
traded real estate investment trust, where he is a member of the
Compensation Committee. Mr. Dickson previously served on the Board of
Directors of Conagra Brands, Inc., CST Brands, Inc. and The Pantry,
Inc., where he was Chairman of the Board.
“We are delighted to announce that Tad Dickson is joining Dollar Tree’s
board,” stated Bob Sasser, Executive Chairman. “Tad’s addition
represents the fourth independent director joining our board since May
2016. Tad’s extensive executive leadership experience in consumables
retail will be a welcomed addition to our board. With two large
complementary brands – Dollar Tree and Family Dollar – we have an
unparalleled opportunity to serve more customers in all markets as we
continue to grow our business.”
“I am very pleased to have the opportunity to join the Dollar Tree
board,” said Dickson. “Dollar Tree is uniquely positioned, with a
resilient business model, to deliver both growth and improvement in the
years ahead. Through a clear focus on its customers, while managing its
business with discipline and solid execution, both Dollar Tree and
Family Dollar strive to be the premier shopping destination for both
value and convenience. I look forward to contributing to the board and
to the Company’s continued efforts to be the leader in value retail.”
About Dollar Tree, Inc.
Dollar Tree, a Fortune 200 Company, now operates more than 15,100 stores
across 48 states and five Canadian provinces. Stores operate under the
brands of Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Canada. To learn
more about the Company, visit DollarTree.com
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Dollar Tree, Inc.
Randy Guiler, 757-321-5284
Vice President,
Investor Relations
www.DollarTree.com
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