Dollar Tree coming to Big Creek Crossing in Hays; ReStore moves

Dollar Tree has signed a contract with Big Creek Crossing to open a new store on the south end of the mall.

By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

Big Creek Crossing announced today it signed national chain Dollar Tree as a new tenant.

The store will occupy about 10,000 square feet where Fashion Bug and the Habitat for Humanity ReStore were located at the south end of the mall. There will be no door to the store from the mall; the Dollar Tree will only have an exterior entrance.

The ReStore moved last weekend and now occupies a space in the former G&L Tire at south end of the mall parking lot.

Construction began today on the remodel of the mall space for Dollar Tree. The chain hopes to open its new Hays location this fall.

Dollar Tree is described as a variety store where all products cost a $1 or less.

According to its website, some of the product departments you’ll find at Dollar Tree include housewares, glassware, dinnerware, cleaning supplies, candy, snacks, food, health and beauty, toys, gifts, gift bags and wrap, party supplies, stationery, craft supplies, teaching supplies, books, and seasonal décor.

James Younger, Big Creek Crossing manager, said he thought Dollar Tree will be a positive addition to the mall and the community.

“This is something that we have been working on for quite some time,” he said. “We are very happy to see the project finalized, and we have it underway. We can’t wait until the project is completed and it is open and to bring another great shopping choice to the city of Hays.”

Big Creek has other projects in the works and hopes to make further announcements before the end of the year, Younger said.

He was unsure how many workers the Dollar Tree will employ.

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore has moved to 2900 Vine at the former G&L Tire location in the south Big Creek Crossing parking Lot.

Leslie Wyatt, Habitat for Humanity executive director, said the ReStore will be open its regular hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its new location, 2900 Vine, on Saturday.

She said the organization is thankful Big Creek had a new location for the store. The store is in a slightly larger space with better visibility.

The ReStore takes donations and sells thrift items, construction surplus, household goods and furniture. ReStore proceeds support Habitat’s mission of providing affordable housing in the community.

Wyatt wished to thank all the volunteers who showed up Sunday to help move the store’s merchandise, including the Fort Hays State University football team.

Habitat and the ReStore are always in need of volunteers. To learn more about volunteering or about Habitat, call 785-623-4200, visit the Habitat website at www.hfhec.org or connect on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HFHEC/.