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November 20, 2012
Fred's struggles continue amid challenging economy

Any trickle-down of an improving economy hasn't trickled down to Fred's consumer base, Bruce Efird, Fred's CEO, told analysts Tuesday morning in discussing the discounter's third-quarter results.

August 24, 2012
Fred’s profit rises in Q2

Fred’s reported that net income for the quarter ended July 28 rose 19% to $6.1 million, compared with $5.1 million in the year-ago period.

November 22, 2011
Fred's reports strong Q3 results

Discount retailer Fred's realized positive third-quarter results, thanks to "strong customer traffic, higher gross margins in its general merchandise and pharmacy departments, as well as improved management of controllable operating costs," Fred's CEO Bruce Efird said.

August 25, 2011
Fred's customers challenged in Q2

Southeastern discount banner Fred's on Thursday morning reported that the consumer continues to be challenged by economic pressures.

November 29, 2010
November sales at Fred's exceed expectations

Total sales and comparable-store sales both rose during the month of November for Fred's, the...

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