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Discount Variety Stores

Sorry, but I'm unable to find a public company listed on a US exchange with the ticker symbol "Fred." It's possible that "Fred" may be a privately held company or a subsidiary of another public company.

However, I can provide some general information about public companies in the discount variety store industry.

One example of a publicly traded company in this industry is Dollar Tree, Inc. (Symbol: DLTR). Dollar Tree operates a chain of variety stores that offer merchandise for $1 or less. The company has over 15,000 locations across the United States and employs over 175,000 people.

Another example is Dollar General Corporation (Symbol: DG). Dollar General operates a chain of variety stores that offer a range of products, including consumable goods, health and beauty products, and household goods. The company has over 14,000 locations in 45 states and employs over 140,000 people.

Both Dollar Tree and Dollar General have seen significant growth in recent years, with both companies expanding their store counts and increasing their sales. However, their stock prices have been affected by concerns about the impact of e-commerce and competition in the retail industry.

In terms of earnings, both companies have generally seen steady growth in recent years. Dollar Tree has consistently reported strong earnings, with a net income of $528.4 million in 2020, up from $387.8 million in 2019. Dollar General has also seen growth in net income, with a net income of $1.5 billion in 2020, up from $1.2 billion in 2019.

Overall, the discount variety store industry has been able to adapt to changing consumer preferences and market trends, and companies like Dollar Tree and Dollar General have been able to maintain profitability and growth despite the challenges facing many retailers. However, their stock prices have been subject to fluctuations due to broader economic and industry trends.

Again, I apologize for unable to find information about a public company with the ticker symbol "Fred." It's possible that it may be a privately held company or a subsidiary of another public company.

Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with.