Dollar General refuses to stop trying to buy Family Dollar

Dollar General really can't take a hint: The company announced Wednesday that it would take its $9.1 billion bid to buy Family Dollar directly to shareholders. By launching the hostile takeover bid, Dollar General is trying to stop Dollar Tree's agreed-upon deal to buy Family Dollar for $8.5 billion. Last week, Family Dollar rejected Dollar General's $80-a-share offer because of antitrust concerns. Today, Dollar General issued a statement to shareholders offering to acquire all Family Dollar sha...