They come and they go, and each time we hope "this discount store will be a good one," usually, we are sorely disappointed. However, this one just might be worth the wait. 

Stretching that dollar is getting harder and harder these days so, like most of you, we are constantly keeping an eye out for the better bargains, and now we have the announcement that a new store is coming to Texarkana soon that just might deliver.

They're not new, just new to us. After doing a little checking there are a number of these outlets across the I-20 corridor, several in Shreveport/Bossier, Marshall, Longview, and Tyler, Texas, and quite a few sprinkled around Dallas/Ft Worth. There are several locations in Arkansas as well, including Little Rock, Hot Springs, and Pine Bluff.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet

Ollies in Bosier City - Google Maps
Ollies in Bosier City - Google Maps
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Their motto is "Good Stuff Cheap"... can't argue with that, because that's what we're all looking for. Let's be honest, the last "discount" chain to come to Texarkana, without naming any names, was a complete disaster in my humble opinion. Their motto should have been "Cheap Crap, Cheap". Again, just my opinion.

Ollie's - Who We Are - Screenshot logo - YouTube
Ollie's - Who We Are - Screenshot logo - YouTube
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Ollie's appears to be all over the US, according to the website, and they specialize in other store and manufacturer closeouts and discontinued items. So, the merchandise is changing all the time.

Ollie's - Who We Are - rugs - YouTube
Ollie's - Who We Are - rugs - YouTube
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My buddy Mario tells me that he has shopped at the Ollie's in Hot Springs many times and really likes it, I am encouraged.

Ollie's - Who We Are - real brands - YouTube
Ollie's - Who We Are - real brands - YouTube
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The "now-hiring" signs are up at the new location here in Texarkana which will be on N. Robison Rd. at New Boston Rd. next to Planet Fitness. If you're looking for work, this just might be a ground-floor opportunity for you. Log on to the website for more.

Check out the YouTube video below for more information about Ollie's:

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