which made landfall on Aug. 31 and raged until Sept. 3. High winds, storm surges, high tides, and flooding affected not only Louisiana but also Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Other areas affected included the Caribbean, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic...
Family Dollar's successful business strategy appeared to be paying off handsomely. Overall, nearly 3,000 stores had been added to its arsenal over the past ten years and the company was operating in 43 states. By fiscal 2003, the firm could boast 30 consecutive quarters of record sales and ...