Dollar Tree is looking at "strategic alternatives" for Family Dollar, which could include selling the chain, it said Wednesday.
Analysts have described Family Dollar as Dollar Tree's problem child and say it's been a drag on earnings.
Last year, Dollar Tree announced plans to close nearly 1,000 Family Dollar stores.
AdvertisementDollar Tree is considering selling Family Dollar, it announced on Wednesday.
Dollar Tree, which bought the rival dollar store in 2015 after a bidding war with Dollar General, said last year that it was carrying out a comprehensive review of Family Dollar, including plans announced earlier this year to close about 970 underperforming stores.
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