General Info

Founded in 1947, Fred's Inc. operates as mass merchant and a discount dollar/drug store. Located in Jonesboro, Ark., it has approximately 669 discount general merchandise stores, including 24 franchised Fred's stores, mainly in the southeastern United States. The store offers a wide range of products in the categories of food, health/beauty, home d cor, household/cleaners, party supplies/toys and pet food, among others. Its merchandise includes nationally recognized brand name products, proprietary Fred's label products and various others off-brand products.