“I drove past the new building, thinking it was not yet open. But when I went to the original Carlisle Dollar General, it was cleaned out and locked up. So, I circled back to the new DG Market and did my shopping there!I ended up spending a couple of hours inside this brand, spanking new Store ?!! Time well spent as I wandered the aisles with my mouth open in awe at everything that is for sale here!Some of the bins were marked, but unfilled with stock yet, like where they will place produce of some sort in the center front section of the store. But the frozen cases, cold cases of fresh meat cuts, like pork chops, boneless hams, stew meat,? steaks, ground beef, pork loin-- the meat looked fresh, very good and was a great surprise finding there.The back wall was a solid Cold Case stocked with the usual grocery store items: bacon, eggs, cheeses (shredded, slices, block), milk, sausage, yogurt, juices, sodas, water.There's a lot more food stocked in this DG Market than in the usual Dollar General. A big variety of snacks, sodas, canned goods.Plus, you will find the usual house wares, kitchen supplies, crafts, cleaning supplies, stationary, toys, paper & plastic supplies, and carries a larger beauty -makeup section, with, Makeup Revolution Palettes, lipstick, etc! ? Very Cool!The check out was so nice and easy! The clerk was smiling and so friendly as she checked the items. They had about 4 checkout stations and 3 were open!! Yeah, ??, hope that they can keep that up as well as the cleanliness of the store.I'm looking forward to my next visit! Remember: if you are going from AR HWY 70 E, and you turn on to Bobby L Glover Highway, you will find the DG MARKET on your RIGHT, before you reach Nick's Barbecue, okay?? ??See ya there!”
“Great store with good service! Been going her for yrs when it used to be mayflower. Prices may be a bit higher but saves you a bunch on gas and you can support your hometown! They also support community events. :)”
“The electronics/check out is still running off the 1st original system. It's a generation or 2 behind. Other than that it's your normal, dependable, reliable, always stocked, every day, friendly neighborhood dollar general store. And thank goodness it's open on days, holidays, when wal-marts should be open. But are closed instead.”
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