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The Ribbon's Cut: Big Lots is Officially Open

The store gave $2,500 to Wild Horse Elementary.

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Chesterfield Mayor Bruce Geiger and Big Lots manager Brent Gurley cut the orange ribbon to officially open the store at 9 a.m. Friday. Gurley said the store had its soft opening on May 12 and business has been going well so far. "We're selling a lot of food and seasonal merchandise, especially lawn and garden," Gurley said.

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Chesterfield Mayor Bruce Geiger and Big Lots manager Brent Gurley cut the orange ribbon to officially open the store at 9 a.m. Friday. Gurley said the store had its soft opening on May 12 and business has been going well so far. "We're selling a lot of food and seasonal merchandise, especially lawn and garden," Gurley said.

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A banner announces the store's grand opening. About 15 people were lined up at 9 a.m., waiting to enter the store.

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Members of Wildhorse Elementary School, the Rockwood school board, and Wildhorse principal Karen Kieffer pose with a $2,500 check from Big Lots to Wildhorse Elementary. Kieffer said the money would most likely be used for new computers because the school is adding classes in the fall. From left to right: PTO Secretary-elect Jill Thompson, PTO head of fundraising JoAnn Killeen, PTO President-elect Heather Davis, Rockwood Board of Education Vice President Janet Strate and President Steve Smith, and Wild Horse Elementary principal Karen Kieffer.

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Balloons both inside and outside announce the store's grand opening. Friday's customers will also receive gifts, until they run out. Customers are given a $3, $10, or $20 gift card (chosen randomly), commuter mugs, hats or drink coozies.

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Chesterfield resident Donna Coghlin browses an aisle of hair products. Coghlin said she heard the store was opening today in the "St. Louis Post-Dispatch." She wanted bamboo shades, so she decided to come in. "It looks nice, and it seems like they have good prices," she said.

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The Big Lots in Chesterfield Valley officially opened Friday.

Big Lots, which offers closeout prices on brand-name products, has its soft opening about a week ago. The ribbon-cutting ceremony occurred at 9 a.m. Friday, and about 15 customers were lined up and ready to peruse the aisles for deals.

The store presented a $2,500 check to Wild Horse Elementary School, which Principal Karen Kieffer said would likely be used to purchase new computers.

Located in the old Circuit City space, the store is about 23,000 square feet and has a furniture department along with the typical Big Lots offerings of toys, housewares, seasonal products and more.

Gift cards and swag are being given to customers Friday while supplies last.

Related Topics: Big Lots, Store Opening, Wild Horse Elementary, chesterfield commons, and chesterfield valley

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