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MATTHEWS, N.C. Family Dollar Stores today announced that it has promoted Marianne Fiorucci to the position of vp of planning and allocations. In this new role, Fiorucci will have responsibility for the company's merchandise planning and allocation functions. She will report to Bryan Causey, senior vp of planning, allocation and replenishment.

"Ensuring that we have the right product in the right stores at the right time is critical to providing our customers with a compelling place to shop. Our multi-year initiative called 'Project Accelerate' is designed to help us serve our customers better while also enhancing our inventory productivity and profitability," said Causey.

Fiorucci began her career with Family Dollar as director of strategic projects and IT in 2000, and in 2005, she was promoted to divisional vp of strategy and business development. Prior to joining the company, Fiorucci was employed by PricewaterhouseCoopers.