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Ollie’s Announces Openings in Jonesboro and Paragould

Ollie’s Announces Openings in Jonesboro and Paragould

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Jonesboro and Paragould, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – A grand opening celebration has been set for Ollie’s locations in Jonesboro and Paragould. The celebration will be on April 22, beginning at 9 a.m.

A bargain retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, Ollie’s has taken over the former Big Lots location in both cities.

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Construction on the Jonesboro location began in November of last year after the 30,000-square-foot property was leased. Garrett McPherson, CCIM, an executive broker with LRG Commercial, announced the lease.

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Mailers circulated throughout the region late last week, announcing the grand opening. The Ollie’s will be located at:

  • Jonesboro: 1907 Woodsprings Rd., Jonesboro, 72401
  • Paragould: 2511 West Kings Hwy., Paragould, 72450

Location information and details on the retailer can be found online.

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