Family Dollar is a national discount retail chain headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, operating as a subsidiary of Dollar Tree since 2015. The company provides affordable everyday merchandise including household goods, groceries, cleaning supplies, apparel, health and beauty products, and seasonal items. Originally founded in 1959 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Family Dollar expanded rapidly through the Southeast and later nationwide. After its acquisition by Dollar Tree, the corporate headquarters transitioned to Chesapeake, though Family Dollar continues to maintain major operations and a distribution presence in Matthews and Charlotte, North Carolina. The Chesapeake headquarters supports executive leadership, merchandising, supply chain, operations, and administrative functions for thousands of Family Dollar stores across the United States. The brand focuses on neighborhood convenience, operating small-format stores that emphasize essential products at low prices.