Dollar General extends offer to acquire Family Dollar

November 3, 2014

The nation’s biggest dollar store chain said it would hold open its offer for its smaller rival until Dec. 31. Family Dollar’s board has recommended shareholders approve a competing bid from Dollar Tree instead.

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