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Fred's (STU:FR1A) Research & Development : €0 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2019)


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What is Fred's Research & Development?

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Fred's's Research & Development for the three months ended in Apr. 2019 was €0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2019 was €0 Mil.


Fred's Research & Development Historical Data

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Fred's Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2019 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Fred's  (STU:FR1A) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.


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Fred's (STU:FR1A) Business Description

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Address
4300 New Getwell Road, Memphis, TN, USA, 38118
Fred's Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in operating retail stores. Most of the company's stores are self-owned stores, with a few franchised stores. The company's sales mix consists of pharmaceuticals, consumables, household goods and softlines, and franchise, with pharmaceuticals contributing a material portion of total revenue. The company owns 100% of the equity stake in Reeves-Sain Drug Store. The company generates revenue from merchandise sales and franchise fee from franchisees. It also sells gift cards. The company conducts operation primarily in the southeast of the United States.

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