Amazing Dollar Store Opening

May 20, 2015

The new Amazing Dollar Store in Sharbot Lake attracted hundreds of shoppers looking for opening day deals at its official grand opening on May 16. Part of the success of the opening day could have been due to the fact that the store's new owner, Holly Davis, is no stranger to the area. She grew up in Arden and graduated from Sharbot Lake High School years ago.

Davis took over the Sharbot Lake business from its long-time former owner, Cindy Warren, in March 2015. Warren, who owned and operated the Sharbot Lake store for over 20 years, in fact had helped Holly Davis set up her first Amazing Dollar store in Tweed in 1998, which she sold six years ago. Currently Davis has another store in Havelock and recently closed a former location in Campbellford.

Taking a well deserved break from behind the cash counter on the very busy opening day, Davis said the timing to buy the Sharbot Lake store was perfect and when she found out that Warren wanted to sell, she jumped at the opportunity.

Cindy Warren is continuing to work at the new store.

Davis has completely remodeled the space and installed a series of long, single north/south facing aisles, thereby increasing the store's capacity for inventory.

Guests were greeted not only by the renovated store, but also by number of opening days specials, which were up for grabs and included 25% off all gardening supplies as well as 50% off of a number of all-season items like candles and more. Guests also enjoyed free Tim Horton's coffee and donuts and took away free recycled shopping bags as a gift for their opening day patronage.

Holly Davis, who lives half way between Havelock and Sharbot Lake, said she will be working at the Sharbot Lake store regularly along with three to four part time employees.

For those who missed the grand opening, the Amazing Dollar Store is open Mon. - Thurs. from 9AM-6PM, Fridays 9AM-8PM, Saturdays from 9AM-6PM and Sundays 10AM-4PM. The store carries a wide selection of products, seasonal and otherwise. Davis would like to thank all of her patrons for the very successful opening day. The Amazing Dollar Store is located at 14583 Road 38 in Sharbot Lake.