Dollar Tree, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Notes)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Notes)	6 Months Ended
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Notes)	Aug. 03, 2013
Shareholders' equity: [Abstract]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Share Repurchase Program The Company repurchased approximately 0.9 million shares and 2.4 million shares of common stock on the open market for approximately $43.7 million and $112.1 million during the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively. As of August 3, 2013, the Company has $747.7 million remaining under Board repurchase authorization. Share Authorization On June 20, 2013, the shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized shares of the Company’s common stock from four hundred million to six hundred million shares.

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The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income.

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