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New Dollar Tree Opens in Annandale

Store is the latest business to open in the Little River Shopping Center

The Dollar Tree at 7448 Little River Turnpike in Annandale is the newest addition to the Little River Shopping Center.

Located next door to the Blockbuster in the space once occupied by the Seoul Department Store, Dollar Tree had its grand opening on Sept. 6. Throughout the day, curious customers and shopping center visitors stopped in to browse and purchase a few items on their way out.

One of, if not the biggest draws, for the store is the affordable prices; everything in the store costs $1 or less. Patrons can buy a variety of items, including every-day household cleaners, glassware, toiletries, beauty products, automotive supplies, food and snacks, gift wrap, clothing and accessories, as well as toys and other fun things for children. There's also a large selection of frozen food items in the aisle along the back wall of the store.

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Bridget Wahnee of Falls Church, Va. and her mother Patricia Wahnee, who was visiting from San Antonio, Texas for the Labor Day weekend, were one of many who stopped by on opening day.

The Wahnee's saw the addition of the store as a positive change for the shopping center. "The Dollar Tree will help to keep the vitality of the shopping center alive," said Bridget, a frequent shopper at Annandale businesses.

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"I shop [at the Dollar Tree in San Antonio] two to three times a day," said Patricia. "[Dollar Tree stores] are great for when you want to grab a few things and get in and out."

With a sparse, but steady stream of traffic coming in shortly after the store opening, eager cashiers waited at the front for customers to ring up their purchases and store managers were visible and friendly as they walked the floor, making sure items on shelves were properly aligned and assisting anyone who needed help.

Dollar Tree is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is only the second Dollar Tree location in Annandale. Another Dollar Tree is located in the Bradlick Shopping Center just off of Braddock Rd and Backlick Rd.


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