Walmart is the largest retailer in the world, with over 2,000 stores in 28 countries. In 2013, Walmart acquired Family Dollar, giving it a significant foothold in the small-dollar retail market.
The acquisition was viewed by many as a strategic move by Walmart to gain a greater foothold in the fast-growing small-dollar retail market.
Based on publicly available information, it appears that the Family Dollar stores that were acquired by Walmart are still operated as separate, independent businesses. It is not clear whether or not the stores are being operated as part of a Walmart-wide small-dollar retail strategy.
However, given Walmart’s size and reach, it is likely that the company’s small-dollar retail strategy includes a variety of stores and brands.