MATTHEWS, N.C. — Family Dollar Stores Inc. has named Tammy DeBoer to the position of senior vice president for food. In her new post DeBoer reports to executive vice president and chief merchandising officer Paul White.

Family Dollar Stores Inc. has named Tammy DeBoer to the position of senior vice president for food. In her new post DeBoer reports to executive vice president and chief merchandising officer Paul White.

"Providing customers with a compelling food assortment is key to driving trips and an important initiative for Family Dollar," White said. "Tammy’s proven track record in the food industry and her strategic leadership will help drive further enhancements to our assortment and help us increase customer loyalty as we work to continue to expand our market share."

DeBoer joined Family Dollar in June as vice president of private brands and merchandise initiatives. She was responsible for leading the company’s private brand efforts with a strong focus on improving quality and expanding the assortment.

Prior to joining Family Dollar, DeBoer served as vice president and general manager for Bloom, an upscale grocery chain operated by Delhaize America Inc. Before that she was vice president of operations for a division of Delhaize’s Food Lion chain.