Everyone has a favorite dollar store in town. And if you’re lucky, that dollar store is a Dollar Tree where you can find amazing deals on everything from quality holiday decorations to housewares and craft supplies. Customers of the Dollar Tree in Springfield, PA, will be treated to a bigger and even better store this summer. Dollar Tree, at 427 Baltimore Pike, will undergo a significant expansion to increase the store’s size. The 7,922 sq. ft. store is expected to temporarily close in June and reopen again in August once construction is complete. The new store will boast 12,246 sq. ft. of space.
“The larger, refreshed store will provide even more extreme value every day, along with more thrills, more fun, and new items each week. The broad assortment of merchandise includes seasonal and home décor, household products, Hallmark greeting cards, balloons and party supplies, dinnerware, food, teaching and school necessities, health and beauty essentials, toys, books, and much more,” Kayleigh Campbell, manager, investor, and media relations for Dollar Tree, told What Now Philadelphia.
The first incarnation of Dollar Tree dates back to 1953 when the dollar store was called K&K Toys. It was also 5&10, then Only $1.00 before becoming the Dollar Tree in 1985. The Dollar Tree celebrated the opening of its 5000th store in 2014 and acquired Family Dollar in 2015.
