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By JAMES BELL
Hays Post
Dillons grocery stores have had a long history in Hays, but work underway at the 517 W. 27th location will leave a new look and expanded shopping options after the completion of a full-scale remodel.
“At Dillons, we’re very excited to be in the process of renovation for our store there,” said Sheila Lowrie, Dillons spokeswoman. “And we know our customers are going to be very excited to see the changes.”
Cosmetic upgrades in the store include new equipment, new signage and color scheme.
“The decorations beside the walls are all getting a facelift, which will bring a nice warm color scheme to the store with natural elements throughout,” Lowrie said. “It really makes the store feel warm and inviting.”
While some elements of the remodel can already been seen in the store, much more work is planned, expecting to run through the rest of the year.
Last week, the store saw new refrigerated units come in, the next piece to come in will be refrigerated units in the natural food section.
“Once were finished, it will feel like a brand-new store,” Lowrie said. “It brings in a lot of warm colors, so there’s greens, oranges, yellows and blues.”
Stenciling on the walls and fresh paint in areas already show the new color scheme.
While the look will be new to Hays, other locations have incorporated the style that will be used at the Hays location.
“If anyone shopped with us at our brand-new store on Cloud Street in Salina, it has this new decor package as well,” Lowrie said. “(The look) is one of my personal favorites when it comes to all the looks we’ve had in our stores.”
Along with the upgraded look, the store will offer expanded selections as well, most notably in the natural and organic food sections, something Lowrie said shoppers have been looking for across the chain.
“By offering these selections, we’re going to help our customers finds those products they are shopping for,” she said.
Dillons anticipates to have everything done by the end of the year, with a grand reopening celebration to be scheduled after the completion.