Dollar Tree, Inc. is an American multi-price-point chain of discount variety stores. Headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, it is a Fortune 500 (sometimes referred to as Fortune 200) company and operates 15,115 stores throughout the 48 contiguous U.S. states and Canada.[1] Its stores are supported by a nationwide logistics network of 24 distribution centers. Additionally, the company operates stores under the name of Dollar Bills, as well as a multi-price-point variety chain under the Family Dollar banner.
Dollar Tree competes in the dollar store and low-end retail markets. Each Dollar Tree stocks a variety of products, including national, regional, and private-label brands. Departments found in a Dollar Tree store include health and beauty, food and snacks, party, seasonal décor, housewares, glassware, dinnerware, household cleaning supplies, candy, toys, gifts, gift bags and wrap, stationery, craft supplies, teaching supplies, automotive, electronics, pet supplies, and books. Most Dollar Tree stores also sell frozen foods and dairy items such as milk, eggs, pizza, ice cream, frozen dinners, and pre-made baked goods. In August 2012, the company began accepting manufacturer coupons at all of its store locations.[5]
Most of their stores are located in the South and Northeast, but they can be found scattered across all regions of the United States
So far, the league has agreed to deals with the Walt Disney Company and Amazon; the Disney deal is reportedly worth $2.6 billion per year, the Amazon deal worth $1.8 billion annually. Though neither deal has been signed and the specifics of each are being ironed out, it seems likely they will move forward.
That leaves room for a third competitor in this live sports race. Currently, the final package is between Warner Bros. Discovery and Comcast. On Monday, Comcast’s NBCUniversal prepared a $2.5 billion a year bid to take the NBA away from TNT, which is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. These three deals would lead to the league taking home nearly $7 billion annually.
The TV rights for the NBA could reach as much as $76 billion over the course of 11 years as Disney, Amazon, Comcast and WBD battle it out.