The provided text is an extensive Wikipedia article about the American discount variety store chain, Dollar Tree, Inc., detailing its history, business strategy, and key financial and operational details. The article tracks the company's evolution from its predecessors in the 1950s and 1980s, through its corporate acquisitions, name changes, and expansion into Canada and across the United States. Significant strategic events discussed include the bid for and acquisition of Family Dollar and the company's shifting price-point strategy, including the recent move to prices above one dollar in response to market pressures. Additionally, the source mentions controversies surrounding Dollar Tree's alleged contribution to creating food deserts in certain communities.