The Family Dollar Distribution Center, operational since 1998, covers an area of more than 900,000 square feet. The center features a warehouse management system. It supports Family Dollar stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware and Maryland. The Family Dollar Distribution Center is a part of Family Dollar Stores, which has been in operation since 1959. Family Dollar Stores offers a range of merchandise, as well as promotional packages. The company has over 6,600 stores in nearly 40 U.S. states. Its stores offer a variety of electronic items, such as mobiles and CD and DVD players.