Exhibit 14

FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC.        Code of Ethics  For The  Chief Executive Officer  And  Senior Financial Officers

It is the policy of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (the "Company") that all officers, directors and employees conduct business on behalf of the Company in an
honest and ethical manner and in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct ("Code of Conduct"). In addition to complying with the Code of Conduct, the Chief Executive Officer and the
senior financial officers of the Company, which include the chief financial officer, the senior vice presidentfinance, the vice presidentfinance, and the controller, are
expected to comply with the ethical standards and guidelines set forth below (the "Code of Ethics").

This
Code of Ethics underscores the serious approach that must be taken to address the ethical issues that confront the Company. Accordingly, the Chief Executive Officer and senior
financial officers of the Company shall not commit acts contrary to the Code of Ethics, nor shall they condone the commission of such acts by others within the Company.

Honest and Ethical Conduct

The Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers of the Company are expected to exhibit and promote the highest standards of honest and ethical conduct
by:



Financial Records and Periodic Reports

The Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers of the Company are expected to promote full and fair disclosure of accurate, complete and relevant
information concerning the Company by:



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Compliance with Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations

The Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers are expected to promote compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations by:



The
Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers should communicate any suspected violations of this Code of Ethics promptly to the General Counsel of the Company. Violations
will be investigated and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in the event of any violations of the Code of Ethics, up to and including termination.

Amendments to and Waivers of the Code of Ethics

From time to time, the Company may amend or waive certain provisions of this Code of Ethics. The Chief Executive Officer and any senior financial officer who
believes that a waiver may be called for should contact the General Counsel of the Company. Amendments to and waivers of the Code of Ethics may be made only by the Board of Directors of the Company or
a committee of the Board, and must promptly be disclosed on the Company's website, if appropriate, or by filing a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Exhibit A

FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC.

Acknowledgment Certification
Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers

I hereby certify that I have read and understand the attached Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and Senior
Financial Officers. Pursuant to such Code of Ethics, I recognize that I must disclose or report all transactions required to be disclosed or reported thereunder and comply in all other respects with
the requirements of the Code of Ethics. I also agree to cooperate fully with any investigation or inquiry as to whether a possible violation of the foregoing Code of Ethics has occurred. I understand
that any failure to comply in all aspects with the foregoing and these policies and procedures may lead to sanctions, including termination.

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