Family Dollar promotes Sullivan to ops evp

MATTHEWS, N.C. Family Dollar Stores today announced that it has promoted Barry Sullivan to the position of evp of store operations. Sullivan will continue to report to R. James Kelly, president and coo.

"At Family Dollar, we are committed to developing and promoting talent from within our company, and I am especially pleased to recognize Barry's leadership. During his tenure with Family Dollar, Barry has worked diligently to improve the shopability of our stores, stabilize our store operations workforce and reduce inventory shrinkage," said Howard Levine, chairman and ceo. "In his new role, Barry will continue to make significant contributions to our future growth and profitability as an essential member of our senior leadership team."

Sullivan began his career with Family Dollar in 2002 as vp of its Northeast Division. In 2004, he became vp of the urban East division, and in 2005, he was promoted to senior vp of store operations.