Year in Review:
Dollar Tree opens
in Presque Isle and Caribou
Compiled by Kathy McCarty and Scott Mitchell Johnson
Staff Writers
Dollar Tree, a Chesapeake, Va.-based retailer specializing in products that cost a dollar, opened two new locations in the fall of 2012, with stores located at the Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle and on Bennett Drive in Caribou.
Both sites were met with much enthusiasm by shoppers who found the selection of items for sale to be quite extensive. Christmas was an especially fun time to shop at the stores, with an abundance of gift choices for men, women and children lining the shelves. Gift wrap and accessories for decorating were also available.
For those looking to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other occasion, there are countless greeting cards and party favors in stock as well.
Both locations offer over 9,000 square feet of floor space, with roughly 12-15 permanent part-time employees hired for each store. Each facility is open seven days a week.
Established 25 years ago, the company is experiencing growth, even in a down economy. During the second quarter of 2012, Dollar Tree opened 77 stores, expanded or relocated 21 stores and closed five stores. Retail selling square footage increased 7.1 percent compared to a year ago, to 39.2 million square feet.
Whether you’re looking for household items like dish towels, cooking utensils, cleaners or toilet paper, a gift for a child’s birthday party, frames for family photos, school supplies or any number of other items, Dollar Tree likely has something to suit your needs.
For more information, visitwww.dollartree.com.
