Your typical Family Dollar store with crowded and narrow aisles between shelves filled with a variety of budget friendly items ranging from snacks and candies, soft drinks, refrigerated and frozen foods, household goods, cleaning items, pet supplies, automotive items, health and beauty items, clothing and accessories, toys, cheap electronics, paper products, greeting cards and stationery, candles, home decor, hardware, budget cell phones, and more... Family Dollar is truly a variety store with many items across an array of product categories.
This particular Family Dollar is located in the Campostella Crossing shopping center which is home to some small independent stores, a Metro by T-Mobile, a Chinese restaurant, several storefront churches and too many vacant spaces. I moved to this area of SoNo 19 years ago and have seen businesses come and go from this shopping center, only Family Dollar and the Chinese restaurant have survived for the long haul so they must be doing something right.
The private parking lot is shared with the entire shopping center, it is very spacious and has recently been repaved so parking is never an issue here. Trash and debris can accumulate a little but I've noticed people cleaning it up in the early morning hours so it doesn't get too bad. There are four separate entry/exit points so getting in or out in any direction is very easy.
There have been noticeable improvements to the store since the chain was purchased by Dollar Tree back in 2015. The store is consistently clean and a lot more organized than it used to be, employees also seem to be better trained and more knowledgeable of their products and procedures. They are generally friendly and professional. I appreciate that they are quick to open additional checkout registers if a line starts to build. Proper COVID-19 protocols are in place and followed so I feel safe shopping here. I appreciate having this store near my home so I can often just buzz down to pick up some basic items instead of having to drive farther to larger stores. They are open every day from 8 AM to 10 PM so the hours are very convenient. read more