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Dollar Tree opens new Hodges Ferry Road store in Portsmouth City
Summary
Dollar Tree marked the grand opening of a new store on Hodges Ferry Road in Portsmouth City with a ribbon-cutting. Company and city leaders highlighted local investment, jobs and a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia.
John Hatch, who identified himself as the local-market HR lead for Dollar Tree, opened the ribbon-cutting and welcomed attendees to the new Hodges Ferry Road store. "We actually opened these stores in 10 days," he said, adding that the rapid interior setup did not include construction work. Hatch thanked the team that assembled the store and introduced DeAnn ("Dee") Toledo as the team lead.
The event emphasized local investment: city and company officials said the store will provide jobs and new shopping options for Portsmouth families. Hatch noted Dollar Tree's longer-term presence in the region — he said he will reach 30 years with the company in August — and invited customers to continue shopping at the new location. The ceremony included remarks from nonprofit and city leaders and a formal welcome from Mayor Shannon Glover.
