By Sara Beth Williams–
After months of closure due to storm damage, the Dollar Tree on Sunrise Boulevard reopened on Thursday.
The previously boarded-up storefront opened July 11, for the first time since the beginning of February. Employees had been seen in the days prior restocking shelves.
A bright “GRAND OPENING” banner has replaced the previous banner indicating the store was “Coming Soon.” Inside, store shelves were neatly stocked. Several end caps still sat empty, waiting for more merchandise.
Store Manager Alina Hunt told The Sentinel that she had previously managed the Sunrise Boulevard location for six years before the store’s temporary closure. During the last several months, Hunt worked at a Dollar Store on Watt Avenue, and said she was notified about a month ago that the Sunrise Boulevard location was planning to reopen. Staff spent 10 days restocking shelves, Hunt said.
A store cashier said opening day was “fun” and went well. A steady stream of customers was observed the following morning.
The store was previously forced to close in February after storms caused part of the roof to collapse in the middle of the night, according to Sacramento Metro Fire. No one was injured as a result of the collapse.
Dollar Tree is located at 7000 Sunrise Blvd. The Copperwood Square Shopping Center is anchored by Food Maxx and Planet Fitness.
