Above picture is by the News-Gazette’s Jennifer Bailey.

A sign is hanging on the old Big Lots store at 20 North Gilbert in Danville; announcing the arrival of an Ollie’s store.  Ollie’s defines itself as America’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory.”  Vermilion Advantage CEO Mike Marron says this is good news for consumers, as well as prospective employers.

AUDIO: We’re still reaching out to them, and getting the specifics on how big of an operation they’re going to have.  But we’re definitely excited about Ollie’s going into the old Big Lots space.

Ollie Bargain Outlet Holdings had recently announced the acquisition of more than 50 former Big Lots store leases from Gordan Brothers.

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Ollie’s says new store in former Danville Big Lots will open in fall

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DANVILLE — Those hoping for a quick turnaround for Ollie’s to open in the former Big Lots in Danville will have to wait a bit.

“At this point, we expect the store to open in the late fall,” according to Tom Kuypers, senior vice president of marketing and advertising with Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Inc.

He said they expect to be hiring in the next few months.

“It’s difficult to say at this point when we’ll be recruiting, but it should be a few months before opening,” Kuypers said. “We typically hire about 40 to 50 folks for the opening. Our store hours are standardized and are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.”

He said notification of the grand opening will be sent as it gets closer to the date.

An Ollie’s banner is already hanging on the building at 20 N. Gilbert St.

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