Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ (GS): FRED)
Memphis, TN 38118 (Map) Phone: 901-365-8880
Fax: 901-328-0354
http://www.fredsinc.com
Overview
Those whose greenbacks feature George and Abe rather than Andrew and Ulysses may very well shop at Fred's. Generally serving customers with modest incomes, Fred's operates about 640 discount stores in 15 states, primarily in small towns in the Southeast. The stores carry more than 12,000 brand-name, off-brand, and private-label products, including pharmaceuticals, household goods, clothing and linens, food and tobacco items, health and beauty aids, and paper and cleaning supplies. About 45% of its stores have full-service pharmacies; it also fills mail-order prescriptions. The company also provides goods and services to some two dozen franchised Fred's stores. Fred's was founded in 1947.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ (GS): FRED)
| Company Type | Public (NASDAQ (GS): FRED) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £1,236.9 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 1.0% |
| 2009 Net Income (mil.) | £11.4 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 55.3% |
| 2009 Employees | 9,979 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (1.7%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ (GS): FRED)
| Chairman | Michael J. Hayes (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, CEO, and Director | Bruce Efird Connect to this executive |
| EVP, CFO, and Chief Administative Officer | Jerry A. Shore Connect to this executive |
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- Discount & Variety Retail(primary)
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